May 6, 2010

BOONE, Iowa---The Boone City Council has quietly approved a second consideration of an ordinance that creates a municipal infraction for social hosting. Similar ordinances are already in place in about a dozen counties and cities and allows law enforcement to issue a civil citation for violations. A municipal infraction usually carries a pretty good fine and for this ordinance will amount to $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second offense. Kelly Wooden, Boone County SAFE Coordinator says similar ordinances will be proposed to the Ogden and Madrid City Councils and to the Boone County Board of Supervisors.