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AL HB269
Bill
Status
2/21/2017
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Todd
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AI Summary
HB269 Summary
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Defines unlawful possession of marijuana in the first degree as possession of more than one ounce of marijuana, classified as 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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Makes a first offense of unlawful possession of marijuana in the second degree a violation (not a misdemeanor) punishable by a fine of $250 only.
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Establishes penalties for second and subsequent offenses of unlawful possession of marijuana in the second degree at a fine of $500.
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Provides that 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
2/21/2017