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GA HB878
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Spencer Frye
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AI Summary
- Counties and municipalities would be explicitly authorized to adopt their own ordinances or resolutions regarding possession of one ounce or less of marijuana, without being limited by state law
- Possession of one ounce or less of marijuana remains a misdemeanor under state law, punishable by up to 12 months imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both
- Removes marijuana from the list of offenses requiring fingerprinting by the Georgia Crime Information Center for misdemeanor or ordinance violations
- Clarifies that municipal courts have jurisdiction over misdemeanor violations of possession of one ounce or less of marijuana occurring within city limits, with fines and bond forfeitures retained by the municipality
- Amends Titles 16, 35, and 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, covering crimes and offenses, law enforcement, and local government, respectively
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; provide counties and municipalities greater control over misdemeanors related to possession of marijuana
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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