Senate Bill 2357 Summary

• Eliminates criminal penalties for possession of 70 grams or less of marijuana, establishing no criminal penalty for amounts at or below this threshold.

• Increases the threshold for criminal penalties on marijuana possession from 30 grams to 70 grams, with penalties beginning for amounts exceeding 70 grams.

• Updates related statutes (Sections 33-13-520, 41-29-149.1, and 41-29-150) to conform with the new 70-gram threshold for marijuana possession.

• Maintains criminal penalties for possession of synthetic cannabinoids at 10 grams or less and preserves all trafficking and distribution penalties.

• Takes effect July 1, 2024.