Public Marijuana Use Ordinance Eyed In Wicomico
SALISBURY � An effort to prohibit the consumption of marijuana in public areas will move forward in Wicomico County.
In a work session Tuesday, Wicomico County State�s Attorney Jamie Dykes, Deputy State�s Attorney Bill McDermott and Sheriff Mike Lewis presented the Wicomico County Council with proposed legislation that would prohibit the consumption of marijuana in public areas and vehicles.
�Just because marijuana now has an exception and you can possess marijuana legally by way of a medical marijuana card, it doesn�t mean you should be allowed to consume marijuana in public, as the statute says, on public street fares, sidewalks, in a shopping center or, more importantly, in your vehicle,� McDermott said.
The proposed legislation mirrors a recently adopted ordinance in Fruitland. Not only does the legislation prohibit marijuana consumption in vehicles and public areas but makes it a misdemeanor charge punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days.
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In a work session Tuesday, Wicomico County State�s Attorney Jamie Dykes, Deputy State�s Attorney Bill McDermott and Sheriff Mike Lewis presented the Wicomico County Council with proposed legislation that would prohibit the consumption of marijuana in public areas and vehicles.
�Just because marijuana now has an exception and you can possess marijuana legally by way of a medical marijuana card, it doesn�t mean you should be allowed to consume marijuana in public, as the statute says, on public street fares, sidewalks, in a shopping center or, more importantly, in your vehicle,� McDermott said.
The proposed legislation mirrors a recently adopted ordinance in Fruitland. Not only does the legislation prohibit marijuana consumption in vehicles and public areas but makes it a misdemeanor charge punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days.
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