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Home 🌿 Marijuana Politics 🌿 Pittsburgh councilman to present marijuana decriminalization bill 🌿Pittsburgh councilman to present marijuana decriminalization bill
A Pittsburgh city councilman wants to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Councilman Daniel Lavelle says he'll introduce legislation Tuesday that would give city police the ability to fine people -- instead of filing criminal charges -- if they're found to be in possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana or eight grams of hashish.
The ordinance sets a civil fine of up to $100 and lets police seize the drugs. It would not supersede state law.
Lavelle, who chairs the Public Safety Committee, said in a news release that the bill will help end the consequences of unemployment, lack of education and being stuck in the criminal justice system.
"Approximately 1,000 individuals are charged with a misdemeanor level marijuana possessory offense in Pittsburgh annually. Almost all have the criminal charge reduced to a non-traffic summary citation at the first stage of criminal proceedings,"...
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