Chicago approves a measure that allows citations for those carrying small amounts . Offenders would face a fine that ranges from no more than $ 100 . The Chicago City Council . Andrew Cuomo signed a similar measure into law earlier this month . Chicago . Lincoln Chafee asked legislators to reduce penalties for possession .
Chicago approves a measure that allows citations for those carrying small amounts . Offenders would face a fine that ranges from $ 250 to $ 500 . Rhode Island Gov . Lincoln Chafee signed a similar measure into law earlier this month . New York Gov . Andrew Cuomo asked legislators to reduce penalties for possession .