[Ord. No. 1296, 2-24-2020]
A person commits the offense of possession of marijuana or any synthetic cannabinoid, as both terms are defined in Section 195.010, RSMo., if he or she knowingly possesses marijuana or any synthetic cannabinoid, except as authorized by Chapters 195 or 579 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri or by Article XIV, Section 1 of the Missouri Constitution.[2]
[1]
Note: Under certain circumstances this offense can be a felony under state law.
[2]
State Law Reference: For similar statutory provisions and the elements setting the levels of this offense, see §§195.010, 195.017 and 579.015, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 1296, 2-24-2020]
A person commits the offense of possession of a controlled substance, as defined in Section 195.010, RSMo., if he or she knowingly possesses a controlled substance, except as authorized by Chapters 195 or 579 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri or by Article XIV, Section 1 of the Missouri Constitution.[2]
[1]
Note: Under certain circumstances this offense can be a felony under state law.
[2]
State Law Reference: For similar statutory provisions and the elements setting the levels of this offense, see §§195.010, 195.017 and 579.015, RSMo.
A. 
The retail sale of methamphetamine precursor drugs shall be limited to:
1. 
Sales in packages containing not more than a total of three (3) grams of one (1) or more methamphetamine precursor drugs calculated in terms of ephedrine base, pseudoephedrine base and phenylpropanolamine base; and
2. 
For non-liquid products, sales in blister packs, each blister containing not more than two (2) dosage units, or where the use of blister packs is technically infeasible, sales in unit dose packets or pouches.
B. 
The penalty for a knowing violation of Subsection (A) of this Section is found in Section 569.060, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 1296, 2-24-2020]
A. 
A person commits the offense of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia if he or she knowingly uses, or possesses with intent to use, drug paraphernalia, to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body, a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance in violation of Chapter 579, RSMo., or Chapter 195, RSMo.
B. 
This Section shall not apply to the possession of any drug paraphernalia by any person or entity licensed or authorized for such possession or distribution pursuant to Article XIV, Section 1 of the Missouri Constitution.
[1]
Note: Under certain circumstances this offense can be a felony under state law.
No person shall intentionally smell or inhale the fumes of any solvent, particularly toluol, amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, cyclohexyl nitrite, ethyl nitrite, pentyl nitrite and propyl nitrite and their iso-analogues or induce any other person to do so for the purpose of causing a condition of, or inducing symptoms of, intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, excitement, irrational behavior, exhilaration, paralysis, stupefaction, or dulling of senses or nervous system, or for the purpose of, in any manner, changing, distorting or disturbing the audio, visual or mental processes; except that this Section shall not apply to the inhalation of any anesthesia for medical or dental purposes.
A. 
As used in this Section, "alcohol beverage vaporizer" means any device which, by means of heat, a vibrating element, or any method, is capable of producing a breathable mixture containing one (1) or more alcoholic beverages to be dispensed for inhalation into the lungs via the nose or mouth or both.
B. 
No person shall intentionally or willfully induce the symptoms of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, excitement, irrational behavior, exhilaration, paralysis, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses or nervous system, distortion of audio, visual or mental processes by the use or abuse of any of the following substances:
1. 
Solvents, particularly toluol;
2. 
Ethyl alcohol;
3. 
Amyl nitrite and its iso-analogues;
4. 
Butyl nitrite and its iso-analogues;
5. 
Cyclohexyl nitrite and its iso-analogues;
6. 
Ethyl nitrite and its iso-analogues;
7. 
Pentyl nitrite and its iso-analogues; and
8. 
Propyl nitrite and its iso-analogues.
C. 
This Section shall not apply to substances that have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as therapeutic drug products or are contained in approved over-the-counter drug products or administered lawfully pursuant to the order of an authorized medical practitioner.
D. 
No person shall intentionally possess any solvent, particularly toluol, amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, cyclohexyl nitrite, ethyl nitrite, pentyl nitrite and propyl nitrite and their iso-analogues for the purpose of using it in the manner prohibited by Section 210.1840 and this Section.
E. 
No person shall possess or use an alcoholic beverage vaporizer.
F. 
Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prohibit the legal consumption of intoxicating liquor.
A. 
No person shall intentionally possess or buy any solvent, particularly toluol, amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, cyclohexyl nitrite, ethyl nitrite, pentyl nitrite and propyl nitrite and their iso-analogues for the purpose of inducing or aiding any other person to violate the provisions of Sections 210.1840 and 210.1850 hereof.
B. 
Any person who violates any provision of Sections 210.1840 through 210.1860 is guilty of an ordinance violation for the first violation.
[1]
Note: Under certain circumstances this offense can be a felony under state law.
[Ord. No. 1040 §1, 6-17-2002; Ord. No. 1041 §1, 7-15-2002]
A. 
For purposes of this Section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
DRUG-FREE ZONE
An area within five hundred (500) feet of:
1. 
The real property of any public or private elementary, secondary or vocational school;
2. 
The real property of any public or private college, university or junior college;
3. 
The real property of any playground, youth center, video arcade facility, swimming pool or public park;
4. 
The real property of any housing facility owned or operated by a public housing authority;
5. 
Any church, synagogue or place of religious worship; and
6. 
Any school bus zone used for the boarding or disembarking of students.
PLAYGROUND
Any outdoor facility (including any parking lot appurtenant thereto) intended for recreation, open to the public and with any portion thereof containing three (3) or more separate apparatus intended for the recreation of children including, but not limited to, sliding boards, swingsets and teeterboards.
SWIMMING POOL
Includes any parking lot appurtenant thereto.
VIDEO ARCADE FACILITY
Any facility, legally accessible to persons under eighteen (18) years of age, intended primarily for the use of pinball and video machines for amusement containing a minimum of ten (10) pinball and/or video machines.
YOUTH CENTER
Any recreational facility and/or gymnasium (including any parking lot appurtenant thereto) intended primarily for use by persons under eighteen (18) years of age, which regularly provides athletic, civic or cultural activities.
B. 
In lieu of the penalty prescribed for a violation of Section 210.1810, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Section 210.1830, Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia, if the offense occurs in any drug-free zone as established, designated and posted herein, said offender shall be subject to a fine upon conviction in the minimum amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) and in addition may be sentenced to imprisonment as provided in Section 100.090 hereof.
C. 
The Mayor or other selected City Official is hereby authorized and directed to designate the existence of drug-free zones by posting appropriate signs giving notice thereof.