Smoking pot in public already has state restrictions. Let Independence voters weigh in on law to raise fines, add jail time.

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On Jan. 6, an officer found a young man in the park after hours. He said he was smoking marijuana in his father's car and was ...

Sunday has special significance for fans of cannabis culture. April 20, known as 4/20, is celebrated by marijuana enthusiasts across the globe. Although cannabis use is generally legal in California, ...

April 20 is widely recognized as a day of celebration for marijuana culture. This year marked the first time cannabis users in the Buckeye State could legally purchase marijuana since Ohio voters ...

Smoking marijuana in public can lead to a criminal charge and up to five days in prison. The proposal would make it a civil violation subject to a fine.