File #: 2018-3034    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 11/20/2018 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/4/2018 Final action:
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
Attachments: 1. MARIJUANA Draft Resolution to DeKalb Delegation re Marijuana 2018.11.21 UPDATED, 2. Draft Marijuana Legislation_2019

                                    

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.