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AL HB248
Bill
Status
3/11/2015
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Todd
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AI Summary
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Defines unlawful possession of marijuana in the first degree as possession of more than one ounce of marijuana, which remains a Class C felony.
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Defines unlawful possession of marijuana in the second degree as possession of one ounce or less of marijuana.
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Reclassifies a first offense of unlawful possession of marijuana in the second degree from a Class A misdemeanor to a violation punishable by fine only.
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Provides that a conviction under the second degree provision shall not appear on a person's criminal record.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses, possession of marijuana, violation punishable by a fine only, Secs. 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
3/11/2015