§ 335-11Possession and use of controlled substances; marijuana.[Amended 8-17-2009 by Ord. No. 08-09-605; 3-20-2017 by Ord. No. 2-17-686] A. Possession of controlled substances. It is unlawful for any person to possess a controlled substance, other than a controlled substance classified in Schedule I and II which is a narcotic drug, unless the substance was obtained directly from or pursuant to a valid prescription or…
On March 20, 2017, the city council of Monona, Wisconsin passed an ordinance to reduce the fine for marijuana possession. Where marijuana possession used to result in a $200 penalty, the fine is now reduced to a single dollar. Since 2014, the citizens of Monona, WI, have been pleading for the legalization of marijuana. In March…
MONONA, Wis. – Monday night, the Monona city council voted to pass an ordinance to reduce the fine if someone is caught in possession of marijuana. The Herald-Independent in Monona said the vote passed 4 to 3. The council looked at four separate amendments to replace the existing ordinance. Under the new ordinance, possessing marijuana…
On the Agenda, lower the fine to $75 for marijuana possession. We all know that activists collected enough thousands of valid signatures from City of Oshkosh residents to lower the fine to $25, they actually did that twice. Thank you and RIP Mark Kelderman for the past work and continuing to inspire activism yet today….
LRB-0435 is a good first step. It is Republican led and seems vetted by the GOP caucus, which must indicate caucus support for this measure; the bill should receive a public hearing. This bill will save taxpayer resources. It creates a non misdemeanor/ non felony option at the state level. It creates uniformity which will…
Jay Selthofner recently reported on his blog and encouraged any of his subscribers in Wood County, Wisconsin to pay attention to the recent up tick in local activism. Coming off an election cycle which yielded high results with a record number of candidates supporting marijuana reform, we expect this type of activism to increase throughout…
An article about proposed changes in the marijuana laws in Wisconsin makes it seems like Madison is the only city taking measures into their own hands since 1977. Many municipalities have lowered fines and decriminalized marijuana for decades also. It is the state that is so far behind! A few years back the the Cities…
As municipalities (towns, cities, villages) and counties in Wisconsin are sick and tired of the State of Wisconsin legislators dragging their feet on marijuana reform, these municipalities are taking actions themselves and either lowering their fines for marijuana reform, making marijuana a lowest priority with $1 fines or removing the penalty all together for personal…
Assembly District 47 (MAP) is in Dane County, including the cities of Monona, Fitchburg and McFarland. Rep. Jimmy Anderson (D) sponsored Adult Use, Grow Your Own/Smoking Medical Marijuana and Decriminalization and that is all we can ask. Thank you Rep. Anderson for your continued support, you earned your A+ rating. Holds office State Assembly District 47…
The 16th District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in south-central Wisconsin, and is currently composed of parts of Columbia, and Dane counties. The district contains part of Madison, the capital city. (North and East Madison, Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, Monona, McFarland and Stoughton). The primary is set for Aug. 11, and the winner will…
This legislation is known as No Smoking – No Home Grow – Pharma Pot Products Bill will have more information come out as it is in the co-sponsorship phase. Each Republican Senator and Assembly Representative that signs on will be another vote for marijuana reform of some sort in Wisconsin. No bill is perfect and…
Joy Beckerman of Hemp Ace International will be at the conference to talk about the curious legal status of hemp CBD & hemp derived cannabinoids during the “Legal Status of CBD” session. Jerry Whiting will follow up with the “Science of CBD” where you can learn about cannabidiol (CBD) including the chemistry, biosynthesis and its medical effects….
Just when you thought this conference couldn’t get any better. Check this out! www.centralushemp.com The Hemp Industries Association has scheduled a session at the conference to meet with anyone who would like to get involved with the Association. The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) is the nation’s industrial hemp brain trust and premier hemp industries trade association….
Support the movement that is happening in Madison Wisconsin February 26th & 27th 2018 at the Monona Terrace Experts are coming in from all over the United States to teach you ⦁ Proper growing practices for grain, fiber & CBD ⦁ Ideal soil conditions ⦁ Modifying existing equipment ⦁ What genetics to grow to produce…
Make the 1st annual Central US Hemp Growers Conference and Expo a must attend in 2018! You can’t afford not to! Learn more about the future of hemp in the Midwest. This conference will also explore products made from hemp, medical benefits of hemp, what is currently legal in Wisconsin, & what the new proposed…