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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance-1988-0762INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER WORTH Ordinance No. 762 Series of 1988 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 14-42.3 TO THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE AND, THEREBY, MAKING THE POSSESSION OF LESS THAN ONE OUNCE OF MARIJUANA UNLAWFUL. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Section 14.42.3 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge is hereby added and enacted as follows: Sec. 14-42.3 Possession of marijuana. (a) For the purpose of this section, the terms "marijuana," "marihuana" and "cannabis" are synonymous and shall include all parts of the plant cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not; the seed thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; and every compound, manufacture, sale derivative, mixture, or preparation of such plant, its seeds, or resin but shall not include the mature stalks of such plant, fiber produced from its stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of such plant, any other compound, manufacture, sale derivative, mixture or preparation of its mature stalks, except the resin extracted therefrom, fiber, oil or cake, or the sterilized seed of such plant which is incapable of germination. The term "cannabis concentrate" means hashish, tetrahydrocannabinols, or any alkaloid, salt derivative, preparation, compound, or mixture, whether natural or synthesized or tetrahydrocannabinols. (b) It shall be unlawful to possess one ounce or less of marijuana, cannabis or cannabis concentrate, and upon conviction thereof, or plea of guilty or no contest thereto, punishment shall not be by imprisonment, but shall be by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). (c) It shall be unlawful openly and publicly to display or consume one ounce or less of marijuana, cannabis or cannabis concentrate, and upon conviction thereof, or a plea of guilty or no contest thereto, punishment shall be by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00), and by imprisonment not exceeding fifteen (15) days. (d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who possesses or uses cannabis or cannabis concentrate pursuant to the Dangerous Drugs Therapeutic Research Act. Section 2. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not affect application to other persons or circumstances. Section 3. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained. Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective 15 day(s) after final publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of _8 to 0 on this 2nd day of May , 1988, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for Monday, June 13 , 1988, at 7:30 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of 8 to 0 this 13th day of June 1988. 1988. SIGNED by the Mayor on this 14th day of June Dan Wilde, Mayor ATTEST : Wanda Sang, City Clq APPRO AS TO FORM BY OFFI OF C7Y AT-WRNEY Jopln E. Hayes, Cif Attorney 1st Publication: May 5, 1988 2nd Publication: June 16, 1988 Wheat Ridge Sentinel: Effective Date: July 1, 1988 2