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MS HB1094

Bill

Status

Failed

2/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joel Bomgar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-29-139 of Mississippi Code to exempt persons holding valid medical marijuana certification from another state from marijuana possession penalties under Mississippi law.

  • The exemption applies only when the amount of marijuana possessed is consistent with the legal amount authorized in the state that issued the medical marijuana certification.

  • Existing penalties for marijuana possession remain applicable to all other persons not holding out-of-state medical marijuana certification.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Drug policy reciprocity; authorize.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/8/2018

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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