Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 07-18-2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Office of the City Attorney
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Consideration, discussion, and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 3489-Corrected, amending Chapter 16, Offenses-MISCELLANEOUS, Article 1, In General, Section 16-28, Possession of marijuana and controlled dangerous substances; adding Schedule I and II drugs to the definition of controlled dangerous substances, of the Broken Arrow Code; repealing all ordinances to the contrary; and declaring an emergency
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Background:
On July 1, 2017 State law is changed to include Schedules I and II drugs as drugs whose possession is a misdemeanor. Previously, possession of Schedule I or II drugs was considered a felony. The current ordinance change adds Schedules I and II drugs to the definition of controlled dangerous substance. This will allow the City to file charges in municipal court for the possession of Schedule I and II drugs.
Cost: $0
Prepared By: Beth Anne Childs, City Attorney
Reviewed By: Assistant City Manager-Administration
Broken Arrow Police Department
Approved By: Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager
Attachments: Ordinance No. 3489
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 3489 and approve emergency clause.