Happening now, supporters of an ordinance to reduce penalties for marijuana possession in unincorporated areas of Shelby County are plotting their next move.
Yesterday, the County Commission voted 7 to 4 to reject the measure.
It would give officers the option of handing out tickets, instead of jail time, for those caught with a half-ounce of pot or less.
But it’s not a totally off the table yet.
The County Commission will vote twice more on the measure.
You’ll remember, the Memphis City Council passed a similar ordinance last month.
Meanwhile, addiction counselors say even a small amount of marijuana used recreationally can have lasting effects. Karen Morgan is with Turning Point Recovery.
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