HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3053 ORDINANCE NO. 3053
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 (HEATLH & SANITATION)
CHAPTER 1 (NUISANCES) SECTION 4 (DRUG PARAPHERNALIA CONTROL)
WHEREAS, the Public Safety & Traffic Committee has determined that it is in the best
interest of the citizens of Canton, Illinois, to amend Title 7 (Health & Sanitation) Chapter 1
(Nuisances) Section 4 (Drug Paraphernalia Control) to prohibit the possession of drug
paraphernalia; and
WHEREAS, the City of Canton is desirous of exercising its authority to regulate the
possession of drug paraphernalia; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of its statutory powers to amend the Municipal Code for the
City of Canton, the City Council and the Mayor, have determined that it is the best interest of the
City to regulate the possession of drug paraphernalia.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and the City Council for the city of
Canton, Illinois, as follows:
1. The City of Canton Municipal Code, Title 7 entitled "Health & Sanitation" is amended
by amending Chapter 1 entitled "Nuisances" Section 4 entitled "Drug Paraphernalia
Control"to prohibit the possession of drug paraphernalia.
2. That the Amendment to the City of Canton Municipal Code under Title 7 Chapter 1
Section 4 shall read as follows:
7-1-4-1(a): POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA: It shall be unlawful and a
violation of this Chapter for any person to possess drug paraphernalia.
7-1-4-1(b): PENALTY: Violation of any provisions of this Section of this Chapter shall be
subject to a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $750. Settlement of such violations
may be done in accordance with the provisions as set forth in the General Penalty section of this
Code.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois and approved by the Mayor
thereof this 18t"day of February, 2014, upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Aldermen West, Putrich, Jim Nelson, Pickel, Justin Nelson,
Ellis, Lovell, Pasley
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Approved: ,
Jeffery . Frit r
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Attest: ����
Diana Pavley- ock, City C erk