New York City police may write a ticket for small amounts of marijuana , officials said . He said many job applications ask about arrests or convictions , but not summonses . The NYPD is also considering the possibility that officers could issue tickets to people who are caught with less than an ounce in public places like parks and beaches. The mayor said the old law disproportionately affected minority youth . A ticket has a lighter penalty than an arrest , police said .
New York City police may write a ticket for small amounts of marijuana , officials said . The NYPD is also considering the possibility that officers could issue tickets to people who are caught with less than an ounce in public places like parks and beaches. The mayor said the old law disproportionately affected minority youth . A ticket has a lighter penalty than an arrest , police said .