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Denver proposal would make smell of marijuana illegal

After a string of pot giveaways and public smoking following the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is trying to crack down on where people can light up.Under an ordinance discussed by Denver's City Council on Monday, possessing, smoking or giving away marijuana would be illegal in city parks, the downtown pedestrian mall, mountain parks, including Red Rocks amphitheater, as well as cars on public streets.If you're smoking in your yard but your neighbors can smell the smoke, you could also be found to be in violation and face up to a year in jail and a $999 fine.The proposal comes less than three months before Denver and a handful of cities prepare to allow pot shops to open under Amendment 64. Passed by voters last fall, it allows adults 21 and older to possess and consume small amounts of pot though public use is banned. It also gives cities the right to ban recreational marijuana sales, as most in the state have done.In a statement, Hancock said he i...

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