SB0753 - Cannabis Possession and Production Summary

• Legalizes possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis for adults 21 years of age and older, eliminating criminal penalties for amounts at or below this threshold.

• Permits adults 21 years and older to produce and possess up to 5 cannabis sativa plants, with criminal penalties applying only to production or possession exceeding 5 plants.

• Establishes separate criminal penalties for minors under 21 years of age possessing cannabis or plants, ranging from Class C misdemeanor for small amounts to Class 4 felony for repeat violations.

• Allows first-time offenders convicted of certain minor cannabis possession violations to receive probation with 24-month terms requiring drug testing, community service, and compliance with other court-ordered conditions.

• Maintains enhanced criminal penalties for larger quantities and commercial-scale cultivation, with Class 4 felony charges starting at possession of more than 30 grams or production of more than 5 plants without authorization.