Katelyn Baker
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Kansas City, Mo. - Kansas City may soon vote on whether to decriminalize the act of possessing small amounts of marijuana.
Supporters said they think they have enough signatures to put the issue to a vote.
The move wouldn't legalize marijuana in Kansas City, but would reduce the city penalties for being in possession of a small amount of it.
"This is a very big deal," said supporter Jaimie Cacz. "This is something Kansas Citians want. They don't want people serving jail time for minor cannabis offenses."
Someone caught with less than 35 grams of marijuana, about an ounce, could be convicted of violating a city ordinance. The charge would carry a $25 fine and would mean the arrest would not go on the offender's criminal record.
St. Louis and Columbia have similar laws.
In 2017, a Missouri law decriminalizing less than 10 grams of marijuana goes on the books. An effort to legalize medicinal marijuana failed to get on the ballot in 2016, but another effort could happen in 2018.
"There are already things posted at the Secretary of State's Office," said supporter Jenn Shockley.
If the Kansas City petition is approved, it could be on the ballot in April.
Supporters said in 2015, nearly 1,000 people were arrested on marijuana charges in Kansas City. Half of them were younger than 28.
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Supporters said they think they have enough signatures to put the issue to a vote.
The move wouldn't legalize marijuana in Kansas City, but would reduce the city penalties for being in possession of a small amount of it.
"This is a very big deal," said supporter Jaimie Cacz. "This is something Kansas Citians want. They don't want people serving jail time for minor cannabis offenses."
Someone caught with less than 35 grams of marijuana, about an ounce, could be convicted of violating a city ordinance. The charge would carry a $25 fine and would mean the arrest would not go on the offender's criminal record.
St. Louis and Columbia have similar laws.
In 2017, a Missouri law decriminalizing less than 10 grams of marijuana goes on the books. An effort to legalize medicinal marijuana failed to get on the ballot in 2016, but another effort could happen in 2018.
"There are already things posted at the Secretary of State's Office," said supporter Jenn Shockley.
If the Kansas City petition is approved, it could be on the ballot in April.
Supporters said in 2015, nearly 1,000 people were arrested on marijuana charges in Kansas City. Half of them were younger than 28.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Campaign Aims To Decriminalize Marijuana Possession In KC
Author: Michael Mahoney
Contact: (816) 221-9999
Photo Credit: Shutterstock
Website: KMBC News
