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AL SB286
Bill
Status
3/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Fielding
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AI Summary
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Revises marijuana possession criminal penalties by creating four degrees of unlawful possession based on quantity: first degree (2+ pounds), second degree (10+ ounces), third degree (3-10 ounces), and fourth degree (under 3 ounces), with penalties ranging from Class A misdemeanor to Class B felony.
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Restructures penalties for Schedule II-V controlled substances based on monthly therapeutic dosages established by the State Board of Health, distinguishing between possession above and below therapeutic dosage amounts.
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Revises Schedule I controlled substance penalties (cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine) with quantity thresholds to distinguish between drug users and traffickers, with specific sentencing ranges based on quantity amounts.
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Authorizes the State Board of Health to establish monthly therapeutic dosages for Schedule II-V controlled substances to serve as the basis for classifying drug offenses.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Controlled substances, quantity thresholds revised, recommended dosages established by State Board of Health, recognized, criminal violations related to marijuana, quantity thresholds revised, State Board of Health authorized to establish monthly therapeutic dosages, Secs. 13A-12-214.1, 13A-12-214.2 added; Secs. 13A-12-211, 13A-12-212, 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214, 13A-12-231, 20-2-20 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Judiciary first Substitute Offered
6/1/2011