File #: 2020-1410    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 11/6/2020 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/8/2020 Final action: 12/8/2020
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 Resolution 2020.11.02, 2. Marijuana Legislation 2020.11.02

                                    

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

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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....