CA AB2195

Adds Section 372.5 to the Penal Code to establish new sentencing rules for public nuisance violations when drug-related charges are dismissed as part of a negotiated plea or court-indicated sentence.

Makes public nuisance an infraction punishable by a fine up to $250 when infraction charges for drug cultivation, manufacturing, transportation, sale, or unlawful use/possession are dismissed.

Allows public nuisance to be charged as a misdemeanor (up to $1,000 fine and/or one year jail) or an infraction ($250 fine) when misdemeanor drug charges are dismissed in the disposition.

Allows public nuisance to be charged as a felony (16 months, 2-3 years, or up to one year county jail) or a misdemeanor when felony drug charges are dismissed in the disposition.

Exempts the state from reimbursing local agencies under the California Constitution because the law only creates new crimes, eliminates crimes, or changes penalties for existing crimes.