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DE HB110

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/16/2019

Primary Sponsor

Edward Osienski

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

HB 110 - Delaware Marijuana Control Act

  • Legalizes possession and consumption of up to 1 ounce of marijuana (no more than 5 grams concentrated) for adults 21 and older, with no criminal penalties for compliant personal use.

  • Establishes a regulatory framework with a Marijuana Commissioner overseeing licensing and operation of retail stores, cultivation facilities, product manufacturing facilities, and testing facilities, with biennial license fees of $10,000 (varying by cultivation size).

  • Imposes a 15% marijuana control enforcement tax on retail sales, with revenues directed to the Marijuana Regulation Fund to cover administrative costs and other purposes determined by the General Assembly.

  • Maintains prohibitions on public consumption, driving under the influence, sales to minors, and smoking in areas where tobacco smoking is prohibited; allows employers and certain landlords to restrict marijuana use.

  • Allows expungement of prior marijuana possession convictions for individuals without violent felony convictions and requires mandatory adoption of regulations within 9 months of enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 4, 16, And 30 Of The Delaware Code Creating The Delaware Marijuana Control Act.

Last Action

Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

6/6/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/6/2019
Revenue & Finance5/16/2019

Full Bill Text

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