AR SB736

Creates separate criminal penalties for possession of less than 4 ounces of Schedule VI controlled substances, treating them differently from other controlled substances under Arkansas Code § 5-64-401(c).

Establishes possession of less than 4 ounces of Schedule VI controlled substance as a Class A misdemeanor for first offense, Class D felony for second offense, and Class C felony for third or subsequent offense.

Increases the marijuana threshold for rebuttable presumption of intent to deliver from 1 ounce to 4 ounces under Arkansas Code § 5-64-401(d)(3)(A)(vii).

Adds new section 5-64-419 establishing graduated penalties for Schedule VI controlled substance possession, with persons possessing 4 ounces or more prosecuted under standard controlled substance laws.

Imposes $300 court costs for knowingly possessing less than 4 ounces of Schedule VI controlled substance, with $200 of collected costs directed to the Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Fund for the Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention.