The ordinance has had strong support since it came before the country sill for a vote two weeks ago. Opponents had major problems with what they see as a green light for marijuana use, were giving the key to the city to pot smokers, they say it will save people, especially minorities, from a burdensome record for a minor offense, but one has reservations that decriminalisation sends. It is not a harmless drug, it is really a dangerous drug t is much more potent than back in the 70s. Ten times stronger. Its not your dads pot. Reporter under the ordinance anyone caught with 20 grams or less avoids jail time. They get a traffic ticket and a fine. Thes first offense is 5 75 increasing up where the fine is the law goes into effect in tampa after the mayor signs it. That will happen in the coming days. Opponents worry because the law lacks in education or treatment element. With the chances not one includes any kind of education piece assessment treatment. Thats what a lot of the people need