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The Nutter administration and City Councilman James Kenney have a reached a compromise on a bill that will reduce penalties for possession of marijuana in Philadelphia. The compromise calls for a separate offense - and penalty - for public use of the drug. Those who are caught using marijuana in public would be charged with a non-criminal summary offense, and would face a $100 fine or up to nine hours of community service.
People caught possessing small amounts of marijuana - less than 30 grams - would be issued a citation and fined $25. In neither case - possession of less than 30 grams or public use - would an offender face a criminal charge or arrest. On June 19, City Council voted 13 to 3 to substantially lessen the penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Nutter has declined to sign the Kenney-sponsored bill, expressing a number of concerns, including the lack of stronger penalties for public use. A new bill, reflecting the compromise between Kenney and the mayor, is to be introduced Thursday when Council returns from its summer break. Assuming it is passed by Council and signed by the mayor, the compromise bill could go into effect Oct. 20.
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Source: Philly.com
Author: Chris Hepp
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Website: Nutter, Kenney reach deal on bill to decriminalize pot
People caught possessing small amounts of marijuana - less than 30 grams - would be issued a citation and fined $25. In neither case - possession of less than 30 grams or public use - would an offender face a criminal charge or arrest. On June 19, City Council voted 13 to 3 to substantially lessen the penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Nutter has declined to sign the Kenney-sponsored bill, expressing a number of concerns, including the lack of stronger penalties for public use. A new bill, reflecting the compromise between Kenney and the mayor, is to be introduced Thursday when Council returns from its summer break. Assuming it is passed by Council and signed by the mayor, the compromise bill could go into effect Oct. 20.
News Moderator - The General @ 420 MAGAZINE ®
Source: Philly.com
Author: Chris Hepp
Contact: Contact Us
Website: Nutter, Kenney reach deal on bill to decriminalize pot
