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ID H0007
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Possession of marijuana in amounts of 3 ounces or less by persons 18 years or older is a misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum fine of $300, in addition to existing penalties for schedule I-VI controlled substance possession (up to 1 year jail and $1,000 fine)
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Possession of marijuana greater than 3 ounces remains a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 fine
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The bill adds specific penalty language for small-quantity marijuana possession that did not previously exist in Idaho Code Section 37-2732
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Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide a penalty for possession of less than three ounces of marijuana.
UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on February 24, 2025 Session Law Chapter 7 Effective: 07/01/2025
2/25/2025