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AL HB257
Bill
Status
2/18/2016
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, which becomes a violation instead of a Class A misdemeanor.
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First offense of unlawful possession in the second degree is punishable by a fine of $250 only, with no imprisonment.
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Second or subsequent offense of unlawful possession in the second degree is punishable by a fine of $500.
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Convictions under the second degree provision shall not appear on a person's criminal record.
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
2/18/2016