Fiscal Note
The proposed ordinance updates regulations concerning cannabis use. These changes would most likely result in fewer cannabis related citations.
From January 1, 2019 to August 1, 2020, 468 cannabis citations were issues representing approximately $54,000 of which $14,000 has been paid.
Title
Repeal and recreate Section 23.20 and amending Section 1.08(3)(a) of the Madison General Ordinances to update regulations concerning cannabis and revise bail deposits for violations thereof.
Body
DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: This ordinance creates several definitions including definitions for hemp, cannabis and cannabis derivatives. This ordinance repeals the City’s current ordinance regulating use and possession of cannabis. It repeals the current bail deposit for possession of small amounts of cannabis. This ordinance permits an individual who is 18 years or age or older to possess 28 grams (slightly less than an ounce) or less of cannabis and cannabis derivatives on private or public property with the permission of the owner, landlord or tenant. It prohibits the possession on school property, within 1000 feet of any school and on school buses. It further prohibits the possession of more than 28 grams of cannabis or cannabis derivatives on public or private property. This ordinance permits the consumption of cannabis or cannabis derivatives on private property or public property with the permission of the owner, landlord or tenant as long as such consumption is not in violation of MGO Sec. 23.05 (smoking regulations). This ordinance prohibits the consumption in a motor vehicle which is in operation. This ordinance permits the possession and consumption of cannabis or cannabis derivatives if the individual has a prescription for said possession, this language mirrors state statute. The ordinance establishes bail deposits for violations of the ordinance. While it is currently a violation of state statute and federal law to possess or consume cannabis or c...
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