Stroger Says He Won't Veto New Law Allowing Ticket For Marijuana Possession
July 24, 2009
Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — The president of the Cook County Board says he doesn't plan to veto a new ordinance that allows $200 tickets to be issued to those found in possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana.
Board President Todd Stroger said Thursday that the law gives police another option when fighting crime instead of an arrest. Stroger says it's another tool for law enforcement.
Cook County Sheriff's spokesman Steve Patterson says there were 173 marijuana arrests in the jurisdiction last year.
The ordinance only applies to unincorporated parts of Cook County and goes into effect in two months. It was passed by the board on Tuesday. | 
