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GA SB579

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Mullis

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Minimum sentences for manufacturing, delivering, distributing, dispensing, administering, selling, or possessing with intent to distribute Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substances cannot be suspended, stayed, probated, deferred, or withheld by the sentencing court
  • First offense carries a mandatory minimum of 5 years and up to 30 years imprisonment; second or subsequent offenses carry a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to 40 years or life imprisonment
  • Provides an exception for offenses involving delta-8-THC, which would not be subject to the mandatory minimum sentencing restrictions
  • Amends Code Section 16-13-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana
  • Effective date of July 1, 2022, applying to all offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Controlled Substances; minimum sentences imposed for the manufacture, delivery, distribution, etc. shall not be suspended, stayed, probated, deferred, or withheld by the sentencing court; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2022

Full Bill Text

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