Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Districts
A Resolution of the Governing Authority of DeKalb County, Georgia to the Dekalb County Delegation of the General Assembly Relating to the Possession of Less than One Ounce of Marijuana
Body
Information Contact: John W. Manson IV
Phone Number: 404 371 6207
PURPOSE:
The governing authority of DeKalb County requests the General Assembly to enact legislation that grants cities and counties the power to adopt ordinances or resolutions to police and enforce the possession of less than one ounce of marijuana within their respective limits.
NEED/IMPACT:
The governing authority of DeKalb County believes this legislation is necessary for the purpose of protecting and preserving the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of DeKalb County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents....