Katelyn Baker
Well-Known Member
The Salem City Council has finalized changes in the city ordinance for possession of small amounts of cannabis.
The revised ordinance caps fines at $200 when an amount of 20 to 30 grams is involved. The fine will be $150 for possession of 10 to 20 grams and $100 for 1 to 9 grams. The council also agreed to add on a $25 testing fee for the cost of the test to confirm a substance is cannabis.
City Attorney Mike Jones indicated at the last council meeting the court system would add $150 to any court costs.
Police Chief Sean Reynolds was asked how the department deals with those who have medically prescribed cannabis in their possession.
"It still has to be sealed. So if its sealed and they have a medical card they will be ok. If they show their card and the cannabis is sealed it would be just like the transportation of alcohol to that extent. If you have your alcohol container sealed its lawful, it would be the same with cannabis."
The city made the changes in the ordinance because of the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis. Criminal charges would still be sought for those in possession of more than 30 grams of cannabis.
The council approved both the preliminary and final plat for the new Coventry Crossing subdivision. The 10 lot subdivision that features lots from a half acre to more than an acre is located west of Vermilion Village and south of the Industrial Park. Owners Becky Carpenter Timmerman and Tracy Timmerman want to retain ownership of the street already constructed for the subdivision to avoid having to meet the city's street requirements.
Tracy Timmerman says they plan to build their own house in the subdivision.
"We are building our house as essentially a model so people can come in and look at what we've done in the subdivision and get some ideas from ours. Ours is going to be brick with steel roof and insulated concrete form out so we are trying to get some things spurred to get some very good quality subdivisions started."
The council congratulated the Timmerman's on wanting to complete the subdivision project that was started a number of years ago.
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Full Article: Salem City Council Makes Changes In City's Cannabis Ordinance
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Contact: 618-548-2000
Photo Credit: Robert F. Bukaty
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The revised ordinance caps fines at $200 when an amount of 20 to 30 grams is involved. The fine will be $150 for possession of 10 to 20 grams and $100 for 1 to 9 grams. The council also agreed to add on a $25 testing fee for the cost of the test to confirm a substance is cannabis.
City Attorney Mike Jones indicated at the last council meeting the court system would add $150 to any court costs.
Police Chief Sean Reynolds was asked how the department deals with those who have medically prescribed cannabis in their possession.
"It still has to be sealed. So if its sealed and they have a medical card they will be ok. If they show their card and the cannabis is sealed it would be just like the transportation of alcohol to that extent. If you have your alcohol container sealed its lawful, it would be the same with cannabis."
The city made the changes in the ordinance because of the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis. Criminal charges would still be sought for those in possession of more than 30 grams of cannabis.
The council approved both the preliminary and final plat for the new Coventry Crossing subdivision. The 10 lot subdivision that features lots from a half acre to more than an acre is located west of Vermilion Village and south of the Industrial Park. Owners Becky Carpenter Timmerman and Tracy Timmerman want to retain ownership of the street already constructed for the subdivision to avoid having to meet the city's street requirements.
Tracy Timmerman says they plan to build their own house in the subdivision.
"We are building our house as essentially a model so people can come in and look at what we've done in the subdivision and get some ideas from ours. Ours is going to be brick with steel roof and insulated concrete form out so we are trying to get some things spurred to get some very good quality subdivisions started."
The council congratulated the Timmerman's on wanting to complete the subdivision project that was started a number of years ago.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Salem City Council Makes Changes In City's Cannabis Ordinance
Author: Staff
Contact: 618-548-2000
Photo Credit: Robert F. Bukaty
Website: WJBD