Measure would give officers choice in drug cases

URBANA – Police would have the option of charging someone caught with a small amount of cannabis or drug paraphernalia with a city ordinance violation, subject to a $200 fine, under a proposal coming before the city council Monday night.

The council meets at 7 p.m. at the Urbana City Building, 400 S. Vine St.

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