The Town Board of the Town of Chester finds that the use of
cannabis on public property owned by the Town of Chester is detrimental
to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Chester,
causes unsightly and unsanitary conditions and creates a public nuisance.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CANNABIS
The definitions of "cannabis," "cannabis products," and "cannabis-infused
products," shall have the meanings as defined in the New York State
Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Any highway, street, sidewalk, park, playground, municipality-owned
building or public parking lot.
It shall be presumed that any person who openly possesses any
unpackaged cannabis, cannabis products or cannabis-infused products
while on public property is using said products.
Each violation of this article shall constitute an offense punishable
by a civil penalty of up to $200 at the discretion of the Town of
Chester Justice Court.