MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) – Wisconsin’s largest city has decided to slash the maximum fine for possessing small amounts of marijuana.
The Milwaukee Common Council voted 10-3 Tuesday to cut the top fine from $500 to $50. That’s for possessing 25 grams of pot or less.
Alderman Nik Kovac proposed the change. He said the current fines of $250 to $500 for first-time offenders unfairly hurts African-Americans.
Alderman Joe Davis said he wanted to return the measure to a committee, so business people could weigh in on it.
Alderman Terry Witkowski, who voted no, said it sends the wrong message to people.
(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)
