Possessing a small amount of cannabis will no longer be a crime in the coastal city that’s home to Georgia’s largest public beach.
The city council on Tybee Island recently approved an ordinance that imposes a civil fine of $150 for possession an ounce or less of marijuana. Before the change, it was a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a $1,000 fine and up to a year in jail.
Tybee Island joins at least a dozen other Georgia cities and counties — including Atlanta and Savannah — that have similarly rolled back pot penalties when dealing with minor amounts, the Savannah Morning News reported.
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