Madison MGO 23.20 decriminalizes possession of up to 28 grams of cannabis on private property to a $1 civil forfeiture. Public consumption remains a citation, and state law still classifies cannabis as illegal.
Madison's MGO 23.20 sets the city forfeiture for possessing up to 28 grams (about one ounce) of cannabis on private property at $1, the lowest in Wisconsin. Possession in any public place, park, or vehicle remains a citation up to $100, and consumption in public is separately prohibited. Wisconsin state law (Wis. Stat. Ch. 961) still classifies cannabis as a controlled substance, so Dane County deputies and state troopers may enforce state penalties even within Madison. Selling, distributing, or possessing larger quantities is a state crime regardless of city policy.
Public possession or consumption inside Madison can mean a city citation up to $100; state charges for possession over 28g or any sale/delivery carry misdemeanor or felony penalties.
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