Chapter 9.25
MARIJUANA POSSESSION
Sections:
9.25.01 Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this chapter except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
“Marijuana” means all parts of all varieties of the plant Cannabis whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of the plant and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. It does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compounds, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the mature stalks, except resin extracted therefrom, fiber, oil, or cake or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.
“Person” means any individual, corporation, business, trust, estate, partnership, or association or other legal entity. (Ord. 778 § 1)
9.25.02 Unlawful.
Except as is otherwise authorized by law, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess or have under such person’s control any marijuana. (Ord. 778 § 2)
9.25.03 Defenses.
It shall not be a defense to charges arising under this chapter that the defendant was acting in agency relationship on behalf of any other party in a transaction or in the possession or control of marijuana. (Ord. 778 § 3)
9.25.04 Penalties.
Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not to exceed $2,500 or by confinement in jail for definite term not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and confinement. (Ord. 778 § 4)