Tampa City Council approves proposal to lessen marijuana penalties
TAMPA — Despite concerns it does not do enough to deter repeat offenders, the Tampa City Council on Thursday voted for a new law that lowers the penalty for possession of small amounts of marijuana to a civil citation. Council members voted 6-1 to adopt the law, which gives city police the option to issue a civil citation for possession of up to 20 grams of marijuana, roughly three quarters of an ounce. The measure is intended to prevent offenders winding up with the lifelong stigma of a crimi..>> view original8 fun things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay | March 5-6
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Tampa looks at civil fines for marijuana possession Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2016 4:28 PM EST Updated: Thursday, March 3, 2016 4:29 PM EST TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa officials are looking at fines for misdemeanor marijuana possession, rather than arrests and criminal charges. The Tampa Tribune (http://goo.gl/tcxVfx ) reports that the city council voted 6-1 in favor of the move Thursday. The ordinance will have to make it through a second hearing March 17 before it goes to Mayor Bob B..>> view originalTampa Bay Parenting Magazine contributor talks about safe exercise
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Thursday, March 3, 2016
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