CA AB2492

Eliminates the mandatory minimum 90-day county jail sentence for persons convicted of using or being under the influence of specified controlled substances under Health and Safety Code Section 11550(a).

Allows courts to sentence violators to serve not more than one year in county jail instead of the previous mandatory 90-day minimum.

Authorizes courts to grant probation for up to five years in addition to any jail sentence imposed, rather than requiring 90 days in jail as a condition of probation.

Maintains enhanced penalties for repeat offenders who refuse drug rehabilitation: those convicted within seven years of two or more prior violations face a mandatory minimum of 180 days in jail.

Preserves the authority of courts to permit completion of licensed drug rehabilitation programs in lieu of part or all of the county jail sentence when in the interest of justice.