§ 8.17.060. Penalty for unlawful possession of marijuana.

Unless a greater penalty is provided in NRS Chapter 453, a person who violates the provisions of RMC 8.17.050 is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished:

(1)

For a first offense:

(a)

By a fine of not more than $600.00; or

(b)

Shall be examined by an approved facility for the treatment of abuse of drugs to determine whether he is a drug addict and is likely to be rehabilitated through treatment and, if the examination reveals that he is a drug addict and is likely to be rehabilitated through treatment, assigned to a program of treatment and rehabilitation pursuant to NRS 453.580.

(2)

For a second offense:

(a)

By a fine of not more than $1,000.00; or

(b)

Shall be assigned to a program of treatment and rehabilitation pursuant to NRS 453.580.

(Ord. No. 6025, § 1, 5-28-08)