Marijuana; decriminalization of simple marijuana possession. (HB997)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Levine (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Marijuana; decriminalization of simple marijuana possession. Decriminalizes marijuana possession and provides a civil penalty of no more than $100 for a first violation, $250 for a second violation, and $500 for a third or subsequent violation. Under current law there is a maximum fine of $500 and a maximum 30-day jail sentence for a first offense and subsequent offenses are a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill reduces the criminal penalties for distribution and possession with intent to distribute, etc., of marijuana. The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that a person who possesses no more than one ounce of marijuana possesses it for personal use and provides that the suspended sentence/substance abuse screening provisions apply only to criminal violations or to civil violations by a minor. The bill also limits forfeiture of property from sale or distribution of marijuana to quantities of more than one pound; currently there is no minimum amount. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2016 | Committee |
01/13/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101890D |
01/13/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/19/2016 | Assigned to sub: Criminal Law |
01/19/2016 | Assigned App. sub: Criminal Law |
01/19/2016 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
01/25/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/16/2016 | Left in Courts of Justice |