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Approved by Special Town Meeting

Insert the following new section between Sections 14 a and 15:
"Section 14 b Public Consumption or Use of Marihuana or Tetrahydrocannabinol

1. No person shall smoke, ingest, or otherwise use or consume marihuana or tetrahydrocannabinol (as defined in M.G.L. c. 94C, § 1, as amended) while in or upon any public place, including but not limited to, any public street, public sidewalk, public way, public footway, public passageway, public stairs, public bridge, public park, public playground, public beach, public recreation area, public boat landing, public building, public school building, public school grounds, public cemetery, public parking lot; or in or upon any area owned by or under the control of the Town of Natick, or any place to which the public has a right of access as invitees or licensees.

2. Any marihuana or tetrahydrocannabinol smoked, ingested, or otherwise used or consumed in violation of this By-Law shall be seized, held, and disposed of in accordance with M.G.L. c. 94C, § 47A.

3. Whoever is found in violation of this By-Law shall, when requested by an official authorized to enforce this By-Law, state his true name and address to said official.

4. This By-Law may be enforced through any lawful means in law or in equity including, but not limited to, enforcement by criminal indictment or complaint
pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40, § 21, or by non-criminal disposition pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40, § 21D, by the Board of Selectmen or the Town Administrator, or any duly authorized agent of the Board of Selectmen or the Town Administrator, or any police officer.

5. The fine for a violation of this By-Law shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for each offense. A penalty imposed under this By-Law shall be in addition to any civil penalty imposed under M.G.L. c. 94C, § 32L.

6. If any provision of this By-Law is determined to be invalid or unenforceable by final judgment or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in effect to the extent permitted by law."

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