Doylestown Borough first in the county to approve ordinance easing penalty for marijuana possession
Doylestown Borough first in the county to approve ordinance easing penalty for marijuana possession
Doylestown Borough Council voting overwhelmingly to pass an ordinance that will ease up on penalties for marijuana possession. They say it is about criminal justice reform and protecting the future of young people.
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - Some say it’s an important part of criminal justice reform while others say it’s giving people a pass to puff. Either way, a change to the penalty for pot procession in Doylestown has people talking.
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Doylestown Borough is now the first Bucks County municipality to pass an ordinance relaxing the penalty for those caught with a small amount of marijuana.
Doylestown Borough is now the first Bucks County municipality to pass an ordinance relaxing the penalty for those caught with a small amount of marijuana.
Under the ordinance, anyone found with less than 30 grams of marijuana or 8 grams or less of hashish would be issued a citation, akin to a non-traffic ticket, and would be fined $25.
If someone receives a citation for possession three times in a five-year period, he or she would then be charged with the misdemeanor for a fourth offense. Each fine is $25.
Councilwoman Noni West said the ordinance helps juveniles as with their futures and helps allocate police resources better.
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