First, states near Kansas started legalizing marijuana in various forms. Then, the city of Lawrence took its own step in March 2019 to greatly reduce the fine for simple marijuana possession. In October 2019, the Douglas County District Attorney’s office weighed in by saying it would stop prosecuting simple marijuana possession cases. It seems that the community is at an inflection point on the issue of marijuana. The Journal-World decided to devote a significant portion of its Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, edition to articles exploring issues with this still illegal drug.
Lawrence city leaders are moving forward with changes that would decrease the city’s fine for possessing small amounts of marijuana to $1. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted 4-1, with Commissioner Stuart Boley opposed, to amend the city ordinance that lays ...
One dollar. That’s how much Lawrence city leaders indicated they think those charged with possessing small amounts of marijuana should be fined. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission reviewed a draft ordinance that proposed reducing the minimum fine, currently ...
At their work session Tuesday, Lawrence city commissioners all said they are interested in reducing the city’s penalties for marijuana possession, which are currently more severe than what state law requires. The city’s ordinance governing penalties for marijuana possession was adopted in ...
City leaders will soon consider whether the city should lower its fines for marijuana possession, which can be up to $1,000 for a first-time offender. Earlier this month, Lawrence resident Laura Green presented a proposal to the City Commission to lower the fine and make other changes to the ...