St. Paul City Council hears public’s input on marijuana ordinance The St. Paul City Council heard community input Wednesday on a proposal to ban marijuana, hemp and cigarette smoking in city-controlled public spaces. Violations would be a petty misdemeanor. Although the ordinance would ban the use of cannabis, hemp, and tobacco products in those spaces, officials say it wouldn’t prohibit possession of the products. Recreational marijuana became legal in Minnesota on Aug. 1.