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CT SB00953

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Possession of less than one ounce of cannabis-type substance becomes an infraction, effective October 1, 2011
  • Possession of one ounce or more but less than four ounces of cannabis-type substance remains a misdemeanor with penalties of up to $1,000 fine or one year imprisonment for first offense, and up to $3,000 fine or five years imprisonment for subsequent offenses
  • Possession or use of drug paraphernalia changes from a class C misdemeanor to an infraction, effective October 1, 2011
  • All provisions take effect on October 1, 2011

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Nonviolent Drug Possession Offenses.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/14

3/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/14/2011

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