A decriminalization initiative being pushed by the Kansas City chapter of NORML hit an unexpected road block this past Wednesday after members of the Neighborhood and Public Safety Committee notified the group’s executive director, Jamie Kacz that they would be seeking more information from the Department of Health and municipal Drug Court; a move that could end up delaying a vote on the initiative for several months.
If passed, the measure will amend local laws regarding the possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana for adults age 21 and up from a criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $ 1,000 fine to a civil offense punishable by a $ 25 fine with no arrest or criminal record. This policy is line with the 2014 decision by state lawmakers to remove the threat of jail for possession of up to ten grams of marijuana for first-time offenders.
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National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – Advocacy Campaigns
