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IN SB0306

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2018

Primary Sponsor

Karen Tallian

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

Senate Bill 306 Summary

  • Establishes possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia as a Class B misdemeanor only when more than two ounces are possessed, removing criminal liability for possession of two ounces or less.

  • Elevates the offense to a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior drug offense conviction.

  • Creates a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior drug offense conviction AND possesses at least 30 grams of marijuana or at least 5 grams of hash oil, hashish, or salvia.

  • Repeals the former Level 6 felony classification for possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia regardless of amount.

  • Makes conforming amendments to IC 16-31-3-14, IC 22-15-5-16, and IC 25-1-1.1-2 to remove references to marijuana possession as grounds for disciplinary action against licensed professionals.

  • Effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally possesses more than two ounces of marijuana commits the offense of possession of marijuana. (Current law provides that the offense of possession of marijuana can be for any amount of marijuana.) Repeals the offense of possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia as a Level 6 felony. Makes conforming amendments.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

1/4/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/4/2018

Full Bill Text

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