Tyler Bans Marijuana-Like Products

TYLER – The Tyler City Council adopted an ordinance Wednesday morning to prohibit the use, purchase, possession, and sale of illegal smoking products that mimic the effects produced by smoking marijuana. Such substances are commonly known as “K2” and “Spice.” According to KETK, fines for violating are now $2,000. Whitehouse is next to consider a K2 ban. Whitehouse Police Chief Rick Waller says he hasn’t found anyone selling K2 in the city, but one or two places sell paraphernalia. Whitehouse Mayor Danny Hodgen says that he’s not willing to wait on the state legislature to pass a ban. The Whitehouse City Council will vote on the ordinance in September.