SB267 Summary

• Redefines unlawful possession of marijuana in the first degree as possessing two or more ounces of marijuana, with penalties of $250 fine for first conviction, $500 for second conviction, and $750 fine (Class D felony) for third or subsequent convictions within five years.

• Redefines unlawful possession of marijuana in the second degree as possessing less than two ounces of marijuana, changing the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a violation punishable by fine not to exceed $250.

• Allows persons charged with, found not guilty of, or convicted of marijuana possession violations to petition for expungement of records if they have not been convicted of any other felony, misdemeanor, or violation (excluding minor traffic violations) within the previous five years.

• Requires all fines and forfeitures collected from marijuana possession convictions to be deposited into the State General Fund.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.