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The County then presumes, without any evidence or further investigation, that the landowner must have developed their property without a permit because they were growing cannabis.
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Humboldt County presumes, without evidence or further investigation, that landowners developed their property without a permit due to growing cannabis.
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Claim Maker
Institute for Justice (I.J.)
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-20",
    "location": "Humboldt County, California",
    "organization": "Institute for Justice"
}
Subject Tags
Legal Policy Cannabis
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Created
October 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM (1 week ago)

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Why Did a California County Fine Them Over $1 Million for Someone Else's Code Violations?
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https://reason.com/2026/09/20/why-did-a-california-county-fine-them-over-1-million-for-someone-elses-code-violations

A California county's cannabis code-enforcement scheme, which levied massive fines on property owners for violations committed by previous owners, has been settled. The system, which accrued fines at $12,000 per day, was challenged by property owners who faced ruinous penalties.

Code Enforcement Property Rights Excessive Fines Humboldt County Cannabis Regulation Civil Liberties Government Revenue

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