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IN HB1540
Bill
Status
1/17/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ragen Hatcher
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AI Summary
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Possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana would become a Class C infraction (civil violation) instead of a criminal offense, with fines between $100 and $200
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Collected fines would be distributed: $50 to the state user fee fund, $50 to the county general fund, and any remainder to the state general fund
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Creates a legal defense for dealing charges if a person delivered 10 grams or less of marijuana, hash oil, or hashish with no expectation of payment or consideration
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Possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana would remain a Class B misdemeanor under existing law
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Decriminalization of marijuana. Decriminalizes possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana and makes it a Class C infraction. Specifies that the civil penalty for possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana must be at least $100 but may not exceed $200, and provides for distribution of the funds. Establishes a defense to dealing in marijuana, hashish, or hash oil if the defendant delivered 10 grams or less with no expectation of consideration.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/17/2019