§ 40-05-06 — City fines and penalties limited

29. Marijuana possession. To prohibit by ordinance any person, except a person operating
a motor vehicle, from possessing not more than one ounce [28.35 grams] of
marijuana, as defined by section 19-03.1-01, within the jurisdiction of a city, and to
prescribe the punishment, provided the penalty assessed is subject to subsection 9 of
section 19-03.1-23.
30. Establishment of administrative boards. To establish administrative boards or
committees for the limited purpose of adjudicating a violation of a noncriminal city
ordinance or noncriminal city code. An administrative board or committee may impose
fines or other noncriminal penalties, including issuing orders of suspension and
revocation of a permit or license. A decision by an administrative board or committee is
subject to appeal to the governing body of the municipality.