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GA HB1189
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/29/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Benton
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AI Summary
- Establishes "Drug-free Church Zones" and "Drug-free Rehabilitation Zones" by prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, marijuana, or counterfeit substances in, on, or within 1,000 feet of churches, public places of worship, or rehabilitation centers
- First conviction is a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both; second or subsequent convictions carry 5 to 20 years imprisonment with a mandatory minimum of 5 years and fines up to $20,000
- Sentences imposed under this provision must be served consecutively to any other sentence and do not merge with convictions under other provisions of the controlled substances article
- Provides an affirmative defense if the prohibited conduct occurred entirely within a private residence, no person 17 or younger was present, and the activity was not conducted for financial gain
- Authorizes municipal and county governing authorities to adopt regulations for posting "Drug-free Church Zone" and "Drug-free Rehabilitation Zone" signs and to produce certified maps admissible as prima facie evidence of zone boundaries in prosecutions
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; drug-free church zones; establish
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/5/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil2/29/2012
Full Bill Text
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