A city alderwoman has filed a bill that will “effectively legalize” marijuana in the city of St. Louis.
Ward 15 Alderwoman Megan Green says she has filed a bill that will be introduced Friday at the Board of Alderman meeting. The bill would prohibit the use of city resources to enforce laws prohibiting the use of marijuana.
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“We have real crime to deal with in this city,” Green said, adding that police should not be spending time and resources on a substance that is now considered legal in many cities and states. Marijuana is still illegal under federal law but federal officials are not currently enforcing those laws under a practice that began under the Obama administration.
Green said she has at least six co-sponsors for her legislation and is confident it can pass the full board.
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