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May 10, 2007

Two Rivers City Council decriminalizes less than 8 grams of cannabis

Posted by Gary Storck
Thursday, May 10, 2007

Back in February I noted that Manitowoc was considering this move click here, and now the Manitowoc City Concil has passed it.

It may seem like a more gentle approach, but the move seems more intended to enhance the City's coffers (fines now go to them) and make things more "efficient." But, although 8 grams and under and paraphernalia is now a ticketable offense, because the city is using the ordinance instead of charging as disorderly conduct as before, citations will result in a cannabis offense on their rcord. In addition, they lose their driving privileges for anywhere from 6 months to 5 years!

Not really the "velvet fist" it sounds like at first. If the City of Manitowoc wants to enhance cannabis related revenues, they ought to direct their elected representativs to change the law so it can be taxed and regulated. It would be a better draw than smoked chubs!

Source: Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
Read original article in full: click here Published May 8, 2007
Author: Cindy Hodgson

TWO RIVERS ADOPTS DRUG ORDINANCES

TWO RIVERS - First-time offenders arrested in Two Rivers for possessing small amounts of marijuana or drug paraphernalia now will be issued a municipal citation rather than a county disorderly conduct citation.

The Two Rivers City Council approved two ordinances to that effect at Monday evening's regular council meeting.

The change means the offender's record now will indicate a drug-related offense, which it didn't with a county disorderly conduct citation, according to City Manager Greg Buckley.

In addition, fines paid for such citations will return to the city of Two Rivers, Buckley said.

The ordinance pertaining to possession of marijuana applies to less than 8 grams, and that ordinance and the one regarding drug paraphernalia apply only to first-time offenders.

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Two Rivers Police Chief Joseph Collins said some jurisdictions within Manitowoc County have had such ordinances and others have not. He said the police chiefs, sheriff and district attorney are attempting to ensure consistent enforcement in the county.

Posted by Gary at May 10, 2007 12:03 AM

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