Yesterday, the city of Atlanta made the big step to decriminalize cannabis in the city. The new ordinance, proposed by councilman Kwanza Hall, was voted in with total support the rest of the council.
Per 11Alive
A city council ordinance meant to decriminalize marijuana was unanimously approved on Monday.
Atlanta City Council members voted 15-0 to pass the proposed ordinance. According to city officials, Mayor Reed now has eight days to either sign or veto the legislation, otherwise it becomes law.
Under current law, possession of marijuana within the city of Atlanta is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment for a period of up to six months.
The ordinance, originally proposed by councilman and mayoral candidate Kwanza Hall, would take away prison as a punishment for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. The ordinance would also reduce any potential fine to a maximum of $75.
Hall announced that he would be reintroducing the ordinance while on the CashColorCannabis Podcast. He also discussed his run for Mayor and the need to protect the culture of Atlanta. Watch our interview below