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AR SB661

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

William Bond

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • First-time marijuana possession offenders with less than 4 ounces are charged with an unclassified misdemeanor instead of a Class A misdemeanor
  • Unclassified misdemeanor penalty for first-time marijuana possession is a fine of not more than $1,000
  • Possession of 1 ounce or more but less than 4 ounces with four or more prior convictions remains a Class D felony
  • Schedule VI controlled substance possession penalties remain unchanged for amounts ranging from 4 ounces to 500 pounds, with felony charges escalating by weight

Legislative Description

Concerning The Possession Of Marijuana By A First-time Offender; And Concerning The Possession Of A Controlled Substance.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2019

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