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Austin |
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Code of Ordinances |
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Title 9. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES. |
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Chapter 9-5. RESTRICTIONS ON DRUGS, CHEMICALS, AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. |
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Article 5. MANIFESTING THE PURPOSE OF SELLING AN ILLEGAL DRUG OR CHEMICAL. |
§ 9-5-63. FACTORS RELATING TO ARREST FOR VIOLATION.
(A)
In making a determination that a person is in violation of this article, a peace officer may consider whether the person:
(1)
is a known drug dealer;
(2)
is at a location frequented by persons who use, possess, or sell drugs;
(3)
repeatedly engages in conversation with persons passing by on foot or in a vehicle; or
(4)
repeatedly gives or receives money, objects, or written material to or from persons passing by on foot or in a vehicle.
(B)
A peace officer may not arrest a person for a violation of this article unless the officer gives the person an opportunity to explain the person's conduct.
Source: 1992 Code Section 10-1-22(A) and (B); Ord. 031023-13; Ord. 031211-11.