[Ord. No. 04-23, 1-17-2023]
A.
In accordance with Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution, it is lawful for any person age twenty-one (21) and over to possess three (3) ounces or less of marijuana.
B.
It is a violation of this Section if an individual age twenty-one (21) and over possesses three (3) to six (6) ounces of marijuana.
C.
It is a violation of this Section if an individual under the age of twenty-one (21) possesses marijuana.
D.
Possession by an individual under the age of twenty-one (21) will result in the forfeiture of the marijuana and a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Possession, that violates this Section, by an individual age twenty-one (21) and over will result in the forfeiture of the marijuana and a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the first offense, five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the second offense, and one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for any subsequent offenses.
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Note — Under certain circumstances this offense can be a felony under state law.