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Ordinances - R5 I

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:	Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:	Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE:	February 21, 2024
	10:50 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
SUBJECT:	AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED “MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED “IN GENERAL,” BY AMENDING SECTION 70-1 THEREOF, ENTITLED “STATE MISDEMEANORS,” BY REPEALING SUBSECTION (B) THEREOF, WHICH PROVIDES CIVIL PENALTIES FOR THE POSSESSION OF CANNABIS (MARIJUANA) IN AN AMOUNT OF 20 GRAMS OR LESS AND POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Was Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A

ANALYSIS

The proposed Ordinance was approved on first reading at the January 31, 2024 City Commission meeting. No changes have been made between first and second reading.

The Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on February 9, 2024.

See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

None

Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14?		Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No		No

Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney

Sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Commissioner David Suarez

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	Commission Memorandum
	Ordinance