Article: CONVICTION IS UPHELD AGAINST FLEA MARKET SELLER OF WATER PIPES.(LOCAL)

Byline: TIM McGLONE THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

VIRGINIA BEACH -- Narcotics detectives may begin cracking down on stores that sell water pipes after a state appeals court upheld the conviction of a man arrested for selling them at a flea market.

Brian Morrison, the owner of a now-defunct shop called Fatty Shack, was convicted of selling drug paraphernalia, including pipes associated with smoking marijuana.

He appealed the case on the grounds that his items were clearly marked ``for tobacco use only.'' A sign in his store said anyone using the words ``bong,'' ``crack pipe'' or ``weed'' would be asked to leave.

The Virginia Court of Appeals ...

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