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Under the proposed ordinance, which is similar to that in Miami-Dade County and Key West, police officers will have the option of issuing a $100 civil citation to someone caught with 20 grams or less of marijuana instead of filing a misdemeanor criminal charge against that person.

Officers would issue a $250 citation for repeat violations.

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Simple Marijuana Possession Penalties

According to Fla. Stat. § 893.13(6)(b), a simple marijuana possession can result in misdemeanor of the first degree.

If an individual is convicted of a simple marijuana possession offense, they can receive a jail sentence up to one year and/or fines not more than $1,000.

In addition to the preceding criminal penalties, a person convicted of this offense can receive a criminal record and an automatic driver’s license suspension for two years without being eligible to receive a provisional or work-related license for the first year.

Collateral consequences of a simple marijuana possession charge can include:

Increased automobile insurance,

Denial of certain jobs,

Ineligibility to receive certain government aid,

Denial of certain educational opportunities or scholarships, and/or

Ineligibility for certain housing.

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