City of Farmington, MO Article XI Offenses Concerning Drugs and Alcohol

Section 210.1800 Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoid. [1]

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 Chapter 579 or Chapter 195, RSMo.[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.

Section 210.1810 Possession of a Controlled Substance. [1]

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 Chapter 579, RSMo., or Chapter 195, RSMo.[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.

Section 210.1820 (Reserved) [1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Section 210.1820, Ephedrine Control, was repealed 1-25-2021 by Ord. No. 4-32A.

Section 210.1830 Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. [1]

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.

[1] Note: Under certain circumstances this offense can be a felony under state law.

Section 210.1840 Inhalation or Inducing Others To Inhale Solvent Fumes to Cause Certain Reactions, Prohibited — Exceptions.

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.

Section 210.1850 Inducing, or Possession With Intent To Induce, Symptoms by Use of Solvents and Other Substances, Prohibited.

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.

Section 210.1860 Possession or Purchase of Solvents To Aid Others in Violations, Prohibited — Violations of Sections 210.1840 to 210.1850 — Penalty. [1]

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.

Section 210.1870 Drinking in Public Places Prohibited. [1]

[Code 1974 §220.650; CC 1984 §18-153; Ord. No. 8-16 §1, 2-20-2008]

It shall be unlawful for any person to consume intoxicating liquor, wine, beer or non-intoxicating beer in the streets, alleys, parks or any other public place in this City, except when a permit for a picnic license or caterer's license has been issued by the City.

[1] Cross References — Streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 510; alcoholic beverages, ch. 600; driving while intoxicated, driving with excessive blood alcohol content, ch. 342.

Section 210.1880 through Section 210.1960. (Reserved)