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IN SB0037
Bill
AI Summary
SB 37 Summary
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Excludes rolling papers and raw materials from drug paraphernalia charges, effective July 1, 2015.
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Changes possession of paraphernalia from a Class A infraction to a Class C misdemeanor for knowing or intentional possession.
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Increases penalty to a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated judgment or conviction for paraphernalia possession.
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Makes possession of a hypodermic needle with intent to commit any controlled substance offense a Level 6 felony (previously only applied to legend drug violations), with Level 5 felony enhancement for prior convictions.
Legislative Description
Possession of paraphernalia. Excludes possession of rolling papers and raw materials from the crime of possession of paraphernalia, and removes possession of paraphernalia as an infraction. Makes the knowing or intentional possession of paraphernalia a Class C misdemeanor, and increases the penalty to a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated judgment or conviction. Makes it a Level 6 felony to possess a hypodermic needle with intent to commit a controlled substance offense. (Under current law, the offense only applies if committed with intent to violate the legend drug act). Specifies that the sentencing enhancement that applies
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
3/2/2015