The new law regarding fourth-degree cannabis possession establishes which policy?

• A. No Arrest Policy
• B. Mandatory Arrest
• C. No arrest for any cannabis possession
• D. Arrest without a warrant

Answer: (A)

The policy being tested is how fourth-degree cannabis possession is enforced. The law directs that for this level of possession, officers should not arrest the person; instead, they issue a summons or complaint to appear in court. This reduces arrests for simple possession and moves the case into the court system for resolution, rather than through jail or custody at the moment of contact. It’s not a blanket statement that there will never be an arrest for any cannabis possession, nor does it require arrest without a warrant or make arrest mandatory in all situations. The change specifically targets this offense level, guiding handling via a citation rather than an arrest.