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CT HB05899

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Juan Candelaria

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 420b to establish graduated penalties for possession of less than one ounce of cannabis.
  • First violation: $500 fine.
  • Second violation: $1,000 fine.
  • Third or subsequent violation: Subject to penalties specified in Connecticut General Statutes Section 21a-279(c).
  • Replaces potential imprisonment with fines for first and second offenses of possessing less than one ounce of marijuana.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Possession Of Marijuana.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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