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CA SB1449

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark Leno

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces possession of not more than 28.5 grams of marijuana from a misdemeanor to an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $100
  • Eliminates mandatory booking and diversion/referral requirements for education, treatment, or rehabilitation for marijuana possession offenses
  • Maintains misdemeanor penalties for adults 18+ and minors under 18 possessing marijuana on school grounds during school hours, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenses by minors
  • Creates infraction penalty for possessing not more than one ounce of marijuana while driving a motor vehicle on highways or specified lands, punishable by a fine of not more than $100
  • Preserves felony and misdemeanor penalties for possession of concentrated cannabis and marijuana amounts exceeding 28.5 grams

Legislative Description

Marijuana: possession.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 708, Statutes of 2010.

9/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/11/2010
Rules2/19/2010

Full Bill Text

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