HB 1201 Summary

• Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana becomes a noncriminal offense punishable by a fee of up to fifty dollars instead of an infraction.

• Possession of one ounce to 250 grams of marijuana becomes a noncriminal offense (infraction) instead of a class B misdemeanor.

• Possession of 250 to 500 grams of marijuana is classified as a class B misdemeanor.

• Possession of more than 500 grams of marijuana remains a class A misdemeanor.

• Using or possessing drug paraphernalia to ingest, inhale, or store marijuana becomes a noncriminal offense punishable by a fee of up to fifty dollars, with no double penalties if already charged under marijuana possession statutes.