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MS HB737

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Moak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the spelling of "marihuana" to "marijuana" throughout Mississippi Code Sections 41-29-105, 41-29-113, 41-29-139, 41-29-147, and 41-29-150 relating to controlled substances
  • Updates terminology in the definition of marijuana (Section 41-29-105) and in Schedule I hallucinogenic substances listing (Section 41-29-113)
  • Corrects spelling in criminal penalties provisions for marijuana possession and distribution amounts (Section 41-29-139)
  • Updates spelling in provisions regarding second or subsequent offenses (Section 41-29-147) and sentencing/probation procedures (Section 41-29-150)
  • Effective date: July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Marijuana; correctly spell in Uniform Controlled Substances Law.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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