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Know the facts about marijuana possession! What’s no longer a criminal violation? The new law becomes effective on February 26, 2015. What is still a criminal violation?
Any place to which the public is invited. Marijuana possession by persons under 21 years of age is not allowed. Initiative 71 did not change existing law on marijuana possession for anyone under 21 years of age: It is still illegal. A person under 21 with more than two ounces of marijuana can be arrested.
If an MPD officer sees a person under 21 with up to two ounces of marijuana, it will be seized. However, the person will not be arrested or issued a ticket. If the person says they are at least 21 years old but cannot prove their age, the person will be issued a warning ticket by the MPD officer. Impact on authorized medical marijuana users.
A person who has been issued a Medical Marijuana Card by the District Department of Health may continue to possess up to two ounces of medical marijuana per month. However, the use of medical marijuana in public remains a criminal offense and can result in arrest. Enforcement by federal law enforcement agencies. Although the District of Columbia has decriminalized possession of up to two ounces of marijuana for persons over the age of 21, federal law continues to prohibit the possession or use of any amount of marijuana. As a result, federal law enforcement officers may arrest anyone in the District of Columbia for possession or use of any amount of marijuana as a violation of federal law. If you see something, say something.