Columbia Possession of drug paraphernalia ordinance (§ 16-255)

(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings given herein: Drug paraphernalia. Any object which has been used for or is intended for use in inhaling, injecting, ingesting or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance as defined by the statutes of the State of Missouri, except for marijuana.

Marijuana paraphernalia. Any object which has been used for or is intended for use in inhaling, injecting, ingesting or otherwise introducing marijuana into the human body.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to possess marijuana paraphernalia, except as otherwise authorized for medicinal purposes in section 16-255.1 of this Code. Any person found guilty of this subsection shall be guilty of an infraction, Type II, punishable under section 16-255.2 of this Code.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess drug paraphernalia. Any person found guilty of this subsection shall be guilty of an infraction, Type I, punishable under section 16-255.2 of this Code.