More Pennsylvania Cities Push for Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinances
BETHLEHEM, PA Members of the Bethlehem city council have moved toward the enactment of a local ordinance that seeks to make first-time minor marijuana possession offenses punishable by a $25 fine.
Membersdecided unanimouslyin favor of the proposal on its first reading. A final vote is anticipated in about two weeks.
However, it remains unclear if the citys mayor will sign it into law, or if police will follow the new ordinance.
Both the mayor and the Bethlehem police chief have publiclyexpressed concernsthat the ordinance conflicts with state penalties, which define cannabis possession as a criminal act.
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