The Bellingham City Council rejected a proposal to ban public drug use Monday, citing a lack of diversion resources for offenders.
The ordinance would have made the use of a controlled substance in a public place a misdemeanor. Misdemeanors are punishable by a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
Bellingham Mayor Seth Fleetwood proposed the new ordinance, saying the state law has "effectively decriminalized open drug use," which has made it "difficult to address drug-related behaviors."
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