Marijuana decriminalization: Lockhart City Council votes to reject Lockhart Freedom Act

Marijuana decriminalization: Lockhart City Council votes to reject Lockhart Freedom Act

Lockhart city officials have voted to reject the Lockhart Freedom Act, which would have decriminalized low-level marijuana possession in the city. Voters approved the Act in November.

Lockhart, Texas City Council Overturns Voter-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The city council for Lockhart, a Texas city with a population of around 15,000, has voted to overturn a voter-approved ordinance that would have decriminalized marijuana possession. In November, voters in Lockhart approved an ordinance to decriminalize marijuana with 68% support. The proposal would have prevented arrests and criminal charges for possessing up to four ounces of marijuana. Inst…