Weed smokers can still be ticketed for smoking in their own backyards, the Chicago Police Department says. Chicago residents spotted smoking weed outside their residences and backyards — even high-rise balconies — which are visible to the public may still face fines after next year’s marijuana law goes into effect, police say.

Such dispositions were part of new police guidelines on how to apply the legislation authorizing the use of recreational pot when it comes into effect across the country on January 1st. The latest public service announcement from CPD to be released on Wednesday afternoon in the social media outlets will also detail what is to happen in the community.

For closed yards not accessible from the road and balconies that are hidden by adjacent buildings, marijuana use is permitted. People who smoke marijuana on a high-rise balcony might be ticked if they have unimpeded views.

The Lightfoot Ordinance, enacted by the City Council last month, has dramatically reduced public weed smokers ‘ fines. As of now, “weed-in-public offenders” are currently faced with a punishment of between 250 dollars and 500 dollars. Eventually, they will pay just a $50 fine. Repeat offenses within 30 days of the first will be fined 100 dollars.

The mayor’s proposal also ends the rule of the city that vehicles carrying legal amounts of cannabis be introduced— but the use of weed in cars will still be banned. The order was revised so that cars used for illicit sales of marijuana after Ald could be confiscated. The former Mayor Jason Ervin (28th) suggested that the willingness of the police to prosecute other drug laws is hampered. Police still plan on arresting and prosecuting illegal drug deals and usage, however.