14.310 Possession of Tetrahydrocannabinols.

(1) No person may possess or attempt to possess tetrahydrocannabinols, commonly known as “THC,” in any form including, but not limited to, tetrahydrocannabinols that are contained in marijuana, obtained from marijuana, or chemically synthesized, or any controlled substance analog of tetrahydrocannabinols, unless the person obtains the substance or the analog directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a practitioner who is acting in the course of his or her professional practice, or unless the person is otherwise authorized by State Statute to possess the substance or the analog.

(2) This section applies only to persons who do not have a previous conviction for possession of tetrahydrocannabinols or for any other drug-related offense, and only if the quantity of tetrahydrocannabinols is less than eight grams at the time it is weighed by law enforcement.

(3) All provisions of Wis. Stat. §§ 961.41(3g), 961.50 and 938.344(2e), as revised or amended from time to time, are hereby incorporated by reference.

(4) A positive result for the presence of cannabinoids, using the Police Department’s approved field test, shall be prima facie evidence of possession in this section.

(5) Penalty. A person who violates this section is subject to a forfeiture of not less than $50.00 nor more than $1,000, and shall have their operating privileges suspended for not less than six months nor more than five years.

[Ord. 07-282 § 1, 2007. Prior code § 14.225]