Marijuana; field test for evidence at trial. (HB545)

Introduced By

Del. Morgan Griffith (R-Salem)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Field test for marijuana evidence at trial. Provides that in any trial for marijuana possession, any law-enforcement officer shall be permitted to testify as to the results of any marijuana field test, approved by the Department of Forensic Science, regarding whether or not any plant material is marijuana. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/09/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 061331308
01/09/2006Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/18/2006Assigned to Courts of Justice sub-committee: Criminal Law
02/03/2006Fiscal impact statement from DPB (HB545)
02/10/2006Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1030-Hurt)