Earlier today, the Humboldt County Planning Department began issuing medical marijuana cultivation permits. Unfortunately for the man pictured below, however, recreational possession and transportation remain illegal. On the other hand, the man in question has had run-ins with the law before.

From the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at approximately 9:24 p.m., Humboldt County Deputy Sheriff’s observed a vehicle with its license plate light not working pass their location. Deputies pulled the vehicle over and contacted the driver, 30 year old Kaleb Severe, of Fieldbrook. It was discovered that Severe had a suspended driver’s license.

Deputies could smell an overwhelming odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and could see marijuana bud in the back seat. A search of the vehicle revealed about 9 lbs of processed marijuana bud. Severe was arrested for possession of marijuana, transportation of marijuana for sales, and driving on a suspended license. He was taken to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked on the above charges. Severe’s bail was set at $75,000.

Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.