(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh)

(Chippewa Twp.) At the Chippewa Township Board of Supervisors meeting tonight, Ordinance 261 was once again discussed and final changes have begun.  The language of the ordinance is being altered to include all forms of Marijuana.  Police Chief Hermick wants Ordinance 261 to cover anything that is THC based in addition to the actual marijuana flower , including hash and vape cartridges, as well as certain hemp products that sometimes test positive on police testing kits due to their THC content.  He also asked that changes be made to ensure that the ordinance is effective in both public places and private residences. The ordinance language originally stated that it was only in effect in public places. They have revised it to allow the same conditions to apply in cases where police enter a home for other reasons and find marijuana in plain view.  Ordinance 261 has been in the works for the past few months and will decriminalize the penalty of simple marijuana possession to a fine without a criminal charge or arrest within the limits of Chippewa Township.  The ordinance is expected to be completed and in effect soon.

Hear some of the discussion here: