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The Atlanta City Council has voted unanimously to reduce the penalties for possessing less than an ounce of marijuana to a small fine.

City Councilmember Kwanza Hall, a mayoral candidate, has been pushing to reduce penalties. Currently anyone possessing less than an ounce of marijuana faces a $1,000 fine and up to six months in jail. The City Council voted to reduce those penalties to a maximum fine of $75 and no jail time.

After the vote, the City Council issued the following press release: