Atlanta |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. CODE OF ORDINANCES—GENERAL ORDINANCES |
Chapter 106. OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS |
Article IV. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS |
Division 3. DRUGS AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES |
§ 106-182. Marijuana.
It shall be unlawful for any person to possess one ounce or less of marijuana within the corporate limits of the city. Any person found guilty of violating this section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $75.00, and shall not be punished by imprisonment for any term; provided that any defendant charged with possession of one ounce or less of marijuana shall be entitled on request to have the case against such defendant transferred to the court having general misdemeanor jurisdiction in the county wherein the alleged offense occurred.
(Code 1977, § 17-8003; Ord. No. 2017-55(17-O-1152), § 1, 10-2-17 )
Possession of marijuana, O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30.1.