Ron Strider
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Another large Georgia city could cut penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana.
Savannah Alderman Van Johnson announced Monday that he wants to reduce the maximum city fine for possessing an ounce or less of marijuana from $1,000 to $150. He also wants to eliminate jail time, with police instead just writing tickets for violations.
Johnson says he's seeking input on his proposal, with plans to present it to the Savannah City Council within 45 days.
Johnson says marijuana would still be illegal, but says he wants to spare people from arrest records and keep marijuana cases from clogging courts. He proposes using 20 percent of fine money to subsidize drug treatment.
Atlanta recently cut its fine for possessing an ounce or less of pot to a maximum of $75.
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Savannah Alderman Van Johnson announced Monday that he wants to reduce the maximum city fine for possessing an ounce or less of marijuana from $1,000 to $150. He also wants to eliminate jail time, with police instead just writing tickets for violations.
Johnson says he's seeking input on his proposal, with plans to present it to the Savannah City Council within 45 days.
Johnson says marijuana would still be illegal, but says he wants to spare people from arrest records and keep marijuana cases from clogging courts. He proposes using 20 percent of fine money to subsidize drug treatment.
Atlanta recently cut its fine for possessing an ounce or less of pot to a maximum of $75.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Another Georgia city could cut marijuana possession fines | The Seattle Times
Contact: Contact | The Seattle Times
Photo Credit: Katharine Lotze
Website: The Seattle Times | Local news, sports, business, politics, entertainment, travel, restaurants and opinion for Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.
