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AL HB257

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Todd

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Defines unlawful possession of marijuana in the first degree as possession of more than one ounce of marijuana, which remains a Class C felony.

  • 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.

  • First offense of unlawful possession in the second degree is punishable by a fine of $250 only, with no imprisonment.

  • Second or subsequent offense of unlawful possession in the second degree is punishable by a fine of $500.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2016

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