Pubdate: Wed, 12 Nov 2014
Source: Albuquerque Journal (NM)
Copyright: 2014 Albuquerque Journal
Contact:  http://www.abqjournal.com/
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SANTA FE POT LAW ENFORCEMENT VARIES

SANTA FE - Santa Fe police continue to file some marijuana citations 
under state criminal law despite a new city ordinance that reduces 
penalties for possession of small amounts of pot.

About two of every five citations issued since the City Council's 
Aug. 27 vote were issued under the state law that carries a higher 
potential penalty than the city ordinance.

City Councilor Signe Lindell said the council clearly asked that 
those cases be the lowest priority for police and that they stay in 
the city court system.

Police spokeswoman Celina Espinoza said possession of small amounts 
of pot continues to be a low law enforcement priority for police.
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