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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br />Agenda Date Requested: 12-13-10 <br />Requested By: K ni h Ad nx <br />Department: Police <br />Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X <br />Exhibits: Ordinance Adding Article VI "Prohibition <br />of Certain "Smokins Substances" to Chanter 42 "Miscellaneous <br />Offenses" of the Code of Ordinances <br />Bud et <br />Source of Funds: <br />Account Number: <br />Amount Budgeted: <br />Amount Requested: <br />Budgeted [tem: YES NO <br />SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff is recommending the addition of Article VI "Prohibition of Certain Smoking Substances" <br />to Chapter 42, "Miscellaneous Offenses", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. <br />When ingested, substances commonly referred to as synthetic marijuana produce powerful <br />intoxicating effects, similar to THC or organic marijuana, but are not yet categorized as illegal <br />controlled substances under state or federal law. With the manufacture, sale, and use of synthetic <br />marijuana becoming more and more prevalent, it has become necessary for law enforcement to <br />look for ways to control its availability within the community in order to ensure the safety and <br />well-being of the citizens of LaPorte. <br />As such, staff recommends that City Council approve the passage of an ordinance prohibiting the <br />possession, sale or use of the illegal synthetic smoking substances and amend Appendix B of the <br />Code of Ordinances adding the fine amount for the offense. <br />Action Required by Council: <br />Approve Ordinance adding Section VI "Prohibition of Certain Smoking Substances" to Chapter 42, <br />"Miscellaneous Offenses", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. <br />Ron Bottoms, City Manager <br />Date <br />