City councilwoman Susan Guidry has proposed several laws to lessen arrests on marijuana users and allow the police to work on more serious crimes.

Under the proposed municipal law change, a first-time offender could get off with a verbal warning. A second-time offender could get a written warning, then a $50 fine the third time. Any time after that it is a $100 fine.

Guidry’s plan is to let officers use their discretion on whether to issue a summons or make an arrest.