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A. Definition.
As used in this Section the following term shall have the meaning
indicated:
MARIJUANA
As used herein, means Cannabis indica, Cannabis sativa, and
Cannabis ruderalis, hybrids of such species, and any other strains
commonly understood within the scientific community to constitute
marijuana, as well as resin extracted from the marijuana plant and
marijuana-infused products. It does not include industrial hemp, as
defined by Missouri Statute, or commodities or products manufactured
from industrial hemp.
B. Superior Laws. The ordinance violations established in this Section
210.1800 are subject to and may be excepted by Chapters 195 or 579, RSMo., by Article
XIV of the Missouri Constitution, or by related State laws or regulations.
C. Under-Age
Possession, Etc. A person under the age of twenty-one (21) years is
prohibited from possessing, purchasing, consuming, selling, or distributing
marijuana. Upon conviction such person shall be subject to forfeiture
of the marijuana and a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Any such person shall be provided the option of attending up to four
(4) hours of drug education or counseling in lieu of the fine.
D. Sales Or Distribution To Under Age Person. A person at least twenty-one (21) years of age is prohibited from selling or distributing marijuana to a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years. Upon conviction thereof such person shall be subject to a fine and/or imprisonment as provided in Section
100.220 of the Crystal Lake Park City Code.
E. Maximum
Product Quantities. A person is prohibited from possessing, purchasing,
producing, selling, or delivering more than three (3) ounces of dried,
unprocessed marijuana or its equivalent.
1. If the excessive product amount is not more than six (6) ounces,
then upon conviction the perpetrator shall be subject to forfeiture
of the marijuana, and:
a. For a first offense: a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00);
b. For a second offense, a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00);
and
c. For a third offense, a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
2. If the excessive product amount is more than six (6) ounces, then upon conviction the perpetrator shall be subject to a fine and for imprisonment as provided in Section
100.220 of the Crystal Lake Park City Code, or the matter may be referred to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney for prosecution under the applicable Missouri Statute.
F. Cultivation
Restrictions.
1. It is unlawful for a person to transport, plant, cultivate, harvest, dry, process, or manufacture more than six (6) of each of the following: (a) flowering marijuana plants; (b) non-flowering marijuana plants [at least fourteen (14) inches tall]; or (c) clones, [less than fourteen (14) inches tall). Upon conviction, such person shall be subject to a fine and/or imprisonment, as provided in Section
100.220 of the Crystal Lake Park City Code, or the matter may be referred to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney for prosecution under the applicable Missouri Statute.
2. It is unlawful for a person to keep the aforementioned plants, and
any marijuana in excess of three (3) ounces produced by the plants,
at a private residence in an unlocked space or in a manner that is
visible by normal, unaided vision from a public place. Upon conviction,
such person shall be subject to forfeiture of the marijuana and a
fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
3. It is unlawful for a property owner or occupant to permit the keeping of more than twelve (12) of each of the plants described in Subsection
(F)(1) in or on the grounds of a private residence at one time. Upon conviction, such person shall be subject to a fine and/or imprisonment as provided in Section
100.220 of the Crystal Lake Park City Code, or the matter may be referred to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney for prosecution under the applicable Missouri Statute.
G. Synthetic
Cannabis. A person commits the offense of possession of a synthetic
cannabinoid, as defined in Section 195.010, RSMo., if he or she possesses
any synthetic cannabinoid.
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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 of the Missouri Constitution.
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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, use, or distribution of any drug paraphernalia by any person or entity licensed or authorized for such possession, use, or distribution pursuant to Article
XIV of the Missouri Constitution or any related State law or regulation.
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.