Bill > HB76

This bill amends existing Alabama law concerning the possession of marijuana, specifically sections 13A-12-213 and 13A-12-214. The key change is that possessing one ounce or less of marijuana, which was previously a misdemeanor (a less serious crime) under section 13A-12-214, will now be classified as a violation, punishable by a fine only, and will not appear on a person's criminal record. The bill also clarifies that possessing more than one ounce of marijuana, or possessing one ounce or less after a prior conviction for a marijuana offense, remains a Class C felony, a more serious crime, under section 13A-12-213. The term "marihuana" is also updated to "marijuana" throughout the relevant sections.