Chapter 12.03
MARIJUANA USE IN PUBLIC PLACES
Sections:
12.03.010 Consuming marijuana in a public place.
12.03.110 Violations and penalties.
12.03.010 Consuming marijuana in a public place.
A. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly consume marijuana when the person is:
1. On, in or upon any public place, except as permitted by ordinance, regulation, statute or permit; or
2. Outdoors on property adjacent to a public place, and without consent of the owner or person in control thereof.
3. A person who consumes marijuana must take reasonable precautions to ensure consumption is not a nuisance to neighboring properties.
B. For purposes of this section, the definitions of the words and phrases below shall apply:
1. “Consume” shall have the meaning, in all conjugated forms, of “consumption” set forth in AS 17.38.900.
2. “Marijuana” shall have the meaning set forth in AS 17.38.900.
3. “Public place” means a place to which the public has access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys, transportation facilities, parking areas, convention centers, sports arenas, schools, places of business or amusement, shopping centers, malls, parks, playgrounds, prisons, and other portions of apartment houses and hotels not constituting rooms or apartments designed for actual residence such as hallways, lobbies, and doorways. (Ord. 18-16 § 2, 2018; Ord. 15-02 § 2, 2015)
12.03.100 Enforcement.
A. The City Mayor, Police Chief or designated representatives are authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
B. Any person may file a complaint under this chapter with the Mayor or Police Chief and request enforcement of the alleged violation. (Ord. 18-16 § 2, 2018)
12.03.110 Violations and penalties.
A. A person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a minor offense, punishable by the fine listed in the fine schedule in NPMC 1.20.030 or if no fine is listed in the fine schedule then by a fine not to exceed $100 (one hundred dollars).
B. Each day the violation continues constitutes a new violation.
C. Fines for violations are separate from and in addition to all other remedies authorized by law or equity. (Ord. 18-16 § 2, 2018)