Little Chute, WI Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)
Key Facts
- Threshold
- 25 grams or less
- Exception
- Valid practitioner prescription
- Citation
- Village of Little Chute Code § 30-31(b)
- Penalty type
- Municipal forfeiture, not criminal charge
Summary
Little Chute makes it a village forfeiture offense to possess 25 grams or less of marijuana anywhere in the village, the local ordinance police use to cite public marijuana use and possession alike.
(b)Possession. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess 25 grams or less of marijuana, as defined in subsection (a) of this section, subject to the exception in subsection (c) of this section.(c)Exception. No person may possess or attempt to possess marijuana unless the person obtains the substance directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a practitioner who is acting in the course of his professional practice.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Village of Little Chute Code § 30-31(b) makes it unlawful for any person to possess 25 grams or less of marijuana, defined broadly to include the plant, its resin, and derivative compounds containing THC. Section 30-31(c) exempts marijuana obtained directly from, or under a valid prescription of, a licensed practitioner acting in professional practice. Because possession is required to consume, this ordinance is the local hook police use to cite public marijuana smoking or use within village limits rather than relying solely on the state statute.
Violations & Fines
Cited under the village ordinance rather than state law, carrying a forfeiture under the general penalty section 1-12; a valid medical prescription is an affirmative defense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Little Chute police cite marijuana possession locally instead of under state law?
Is medical marijuana possession exempt in Little Chute?
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