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FL S1662
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates a civil violation (not criminal) for adults 18+ who possess 1 ounce or less of cannabis or cannabis accessories, with penalties of up to $100 fine or 15 hours community service at the person's option.
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Establishes a civil violation for minors under 18 possessing personal use quantities of cannabis, requiring up to 15 hours community service, drug awareness program attendance, or both, with no arrest permitted except for failure to provide identification.
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Defines "personal use quantity" as 1 ounce or less, with a maximum of 5 grams of cannabis resin or concentrates; excludes growing cannabis and non-cannabis ingredients mixed with cannabis.
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Prohibits using cannabis possession violations as grounds for denying student financial aid, public housing, unemployment benefits, driving privileges, or disqualifying individuals from serving as foster or adoptive parents.
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Allows local governments to regulate public cannabis consumption with penalties no greater than those for public alcohol consumption; distributes civil penalty revenue with 50% to the municipality/county where violation occurred and 50% to state alcohol and drug abuse programs.
Legislative Description
Cannabis
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
5/5/2017