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This bill adds a new section to Missouri state law (Chapter 579) that criminalizes the public consumption of marijuana. Specifically, the bill defines a new offense called "consumption of marijuana in a public space" which occurs when an individual knowingly uses marijuana in any publicly maintained property or facility, such as streets, highways, parks, buildings, or other assets owned or controlled by the state or its political subdivisions. The bill clarifies that this applies to spaces not already licensed or approved for marijuana use under Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution. If a person is found guilty of consuming marijuana in a public space, they would be charged with a class B misdemeanor, which typically carries potential penalties like fines and/or a short jail sentence. The legislation aims to regulate marijuana use by preventing consumption in public areas, despite marijuana's legal status in Missouri, by establishing clear legal consequences for such actions.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=604