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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 136 (Offenses Against Public Health and Safety) of the Romeoville Village Code of Ordinances - Drug Offenses
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WHEREAS, the Village Police Department has reported an increase in dismissal of cannabis related ordinance violations; and
WHEREAS, after Village staff review, it has been determined that the cannabis possession ordinances of the Village should be updated to comply more fully with State law regarding cannabis possession.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THAT:
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: All those heretofore adopted provisions of the Village of Romeoville Code of Ordinances codified as and for Section 136.02 of the Village Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 136.02 Possession of Cannabis
It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or use cannabis in the following places:
(1) A school bus, unless permitted for a qualifying patient or caregiver pursuant to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act.
(2) On the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary school, unless permitted for a qualifying patient or caregiver pursuant to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act.
(3) In any correctional facility.
(4) In a private residence that is used at any time to provide licensed child care, or other similar social service care on the premises.
SECTION 3: All those heretofore adopted provisions of the Village of Romeoville Code of Ordinances codified as and for Section 136.03 of the Village Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 136.03 Possession with Intent
It shall be unlawful for any person not licensed by the state to knowingly manufacture, deliver, or possess with the intent to deliver or manufacture,any a...
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