(A) Violation. No person shall possess ten grams (10g) or less of any substance containing cannabis.
(B) Penalty. Any person who pleads guilty or is found guilty by a court of law shall be punished by a minimum fine of not less than $250 and no more than $750.
(C) Administrative Fee. In addition, any person who violates any provision of this section and is convicted, pleads guilty, and receives court supervision or probation by a court of law shall be ordered to pay an administrative fee of $100 to be paid to the law enforcement agency for testing of the substance(s) collected.
(D) Forfeiture. Any items which may be seized or forfeited pursuant to 720 ILCS 550/12 may be forfeited in the same manner as described therein for a violation of this section.
(E) Exceptions. Any person who manufactures, distributes, dispenses, or is in possession of cannabis for research purposes pursuant to 720 ILCS 550/11, as hereafter amended, shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
(Ord. 02-17, passed 3-14-2017)