Is Wisconsin 'behind the curve' on marijuana laws?

Posted: 2:26 PM, May 04, 2019

Updated: 2:26 PM, May 04, 2019

By: AP 

 

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MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee Ald. Nik Kovac feels Wisconsin is "way behind the curve" when it comes to marijuana laws.The state is one of 17 in which the possession, sale or cultivation of marijuana in any amount can result in criminal prosecution.
"White people are doing as much marijuana as non-white people," Kovac said. "They're just not getting arrested for it."

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To remedy this, Kovac co-sponsored an ordinance in 2015 that would reduce municipal ticket charges for first-time possession offenses from $250 to $500 to $0-$50.
The ordinance passed the Common Council, 10-3 and it is now in effect.

From:  https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/is-wisconsin-behind-the-curve-on-marijuana-laws