Orlando Passes New Marijuana Ordinance 4-3
Orlando leaders have voted in favor of decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana.
The City Council voted 4-3 for the measure Monday afternoon. The ordinance is set to take effect Oct. 1.
The change means anyone found with up to 20 grams of marijuana will face a civil infraction rather than a criminal one. Twenty grams of pot is about 30 to 40 joints.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer says the change shows understanding and mercy.
"What we're saying is to someone who has made a youthful mistake for the first time and they have no other background of any sort and are not associated with any crimes we're probably going to be able to give them a second chance," Dyer said.
Last month, commissioners voted approving the first reading of the ordinance, but it has since gone through minor tweaks. The fine jumped to $100 for a first offense and $200...
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