§ 9.20.110. Open and public consumption of cannabis.

(a)

No person shall consume cannabis, or its derivative or concentrate, in any form, in a public place or on private property in view of the general public.

(b)

The penalty for violation of this Section shall be by fine only, which shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense and in addition, an administrative charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00).

(c)

The fine and administrative charge may be paid in person or by mail to the municipal court clerk as a noncriminal penalty assessment without court appearance under code Section 2.36.030(e).

(d)

In the alternative, the defendant may elect, in his or her sole discretion, to appear before the municipal court under code Section 2.36.030(f).

(Ord. 433, 1991; Ord. 6, §8, 2015 ; Ord. 7 , §1, 2016)