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Dodge County, WI Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Dodge County Code § 9.01 (9.961.41(3g))
Covers
Possession of 25 grams or less, any location
Base deposit
$500.00
Total with statutory fees
$767.50
Related offense
Synthetic cannabinoids, same $500/$767.50
Enforced by
Sheriff's Office, forfeiture only

Summary

Dodge County has no separate public-consumption ordinance. Section 9.01 instead adopts Wisconsin's possession statute, § 961.41(3g), as county law, so possessing 25 grams or less anywhere in the unincorporated county draws a $500 citation totaling $767.50 with fees.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Dodge County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

9.01 - OFFENSES AGAINST STATE LAWS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE. ... The statutes enumerated below and following the prefix "9" defining offenses against the peace and good order of the State are adopted by reference and made a part of this Chapter as if fully set forth in this Section, to define offenses against the peace and good order of the County. However, the penalty for commission of such offenses shall be limited to a forfeiture imposed under § 30.04 of this Code of Ordinances. ... 9.961.41(3g) Possess or attempt to possess marijuana (25 grams or less)

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Full Breakdown

Dodge County's code does not single out public marijuana use as its own offense. 41(3g), Wis. , becomes enforceable as a county peace-and-order offense covering possession anywhere in the unincorporated area, not only in public places. 04 rather than the criminal penalty the state statute otherwise carries when charged directly by the state. 50 for justice information are added. 50 tier is the same level the schedule uses for battery and carrying a concealed weapon, among the highest in the deposit table. 50 total. Because this is a county-level forfeiture adopted from a state statute, Dodge County Sheriff's Office deputies issue the citation, and the case proceeds through the county's non-criminal citation and deposit process rather than a criminal court docket, so long as the offense is charged at the county level.

Violations & Fines

A person cited under 9.961.41(3g) can resolve the matter by paying the $767.50 total cash deposit, which functions as a no-contest plea, or by appearing in court at the time set in the citation. Because § 9.01 limits the penalty to a forfeiture under § 30.04, this is a non-criminal county citation rather than a criminal charge, distinct from how the same statute could be enforced if charged directly under state criminal law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dodge County have a specific "public marijuana use" ordinance?
No. The county's code doesn't single out public consumption; § 9.01 instead adopts Wisconsin's general possession statute, § 961.41(3g), covering possession of 25 grams or less anywhere in the unincorporated county, and enforces it with a forfeiture instead of the state's criminal penalty.
How much is the citation for marijuana possession?
The deposit schedule under § 30.04(4)(b) lists a $500.00 deposit for a § 9.961.41(3g) violation, which totals $767.50 once court costs, the 26 percent penalty surcharge, and other statutory fees are added.
Are synthetic cannabinoids treated the same way?
Yes. Section 9.961.41(3g)(em), possession of synthetic cannabinoids, carries the identical $500.00 deposit and $767.50 total under the same schedule.
Who enforces this in unincorporated Dodge County?
Dodge County Sheriff's Office deputies issue citations under Chapter 9's general peace-and-order enforcement provisions, since this is a forfeiture matter rather than a criminal charge once adopted at the county level.

Sources & Official References

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