Memphis Marijuana Ordinance

This is certainly a persuasive statement from the city council, but the MPD can still charge people with a misdemeanor for simple possession. I would say its largely up to the police administration to encourage individual officers to cite those in possession of small amounts of marijuana with an ordinance violation, rather than a misdemeanor.

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http://wreg.com/2016/08/23/decriminalization-of-marijuana-ordinance-passes-city-council-committee/