6-7-1: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
The purpose of this chapter is to identify acts regarding the medical use of medical marijuana within the town of Ennis that are not authorized to be conducted in a manner open or visible to the general public. In addition, the purpose of this chapter is to identify acts related to smoking, consuming, or displaying medical marijuana in certain public areas are to be punished as civil acts and as such shall be subject to civil penalties. The purpose of establishing these acts where the use is further limited by the town of Ennis as civil is to protect the public's health, safety, and general welfare.
It is the intent of this chapter to limit the visible or open display, smoking, or consumption of medical marijuana where a likelihood another person would not be involuntarily or illegally exposed to medical marijuana. (Ord. 134, 11-5-2010)