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DE HB371

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Edward Osienski

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes all criminal and civil penalties for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana for adults 21 years of age or older.

  • Maintains unclassified misdemeanor penalties for possession of more than 1 ounce and for public consumption of marijuana in areas accessible to the public or moving vehicles.

  • Establishes graduated penalties for persons under 21 who possess a personal use quantity: $100 civil penalty for first violation, $200-$500 for second violation, and $100 unclassified misdemeanor fine for third or subsequent violations.

  • Adds new provision allowing adults 21 and older to transfer 1 ounce or less of marijuana between themselves without remuneration ("adult sharing") with no criminal or civil penalties.

  • Repeals provisions requiring civil penalties and forfeiture for possession of personal use quantities of marijuana and removes language regarding search and seizure authority.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marijuana.

Last Action

Roll call on a motion to Repass HB 371 - Defeated By House. Votes: 20 YES 20 NO 1 NOT VOTING

6/7/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/5/2022
Health & Human Development3/31/2022

Full Bill Text

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