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AL HB272

AL HB272
Marijuana, possession of, penalties revised, quantities included, possession of marijuana in third degree created, Secs. 13A-12-214.4, 13A-12-214.5 added; Secs. 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.


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Introduced
01/23/2018
In Committee
01/23/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/29/2018

Introduced Session

Regular Session 2018

Bill Summary

Marijuana, possession of, penalties revised, quantities included, possession of marijuana in third degree created, Secs. 13A-12-214.4, 13A-12-214.5 added; Secs. 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.

AI Summary

This bill revises the penalties for possession of marijuana in Alabama. It creates a new offense called "unlawful possession of marijuana in the third degree," which is a violation punishable by a fine of up to $250 for a first or second offense. The bill also amends the existing laws on unlawful possession of marijuana in the first and second degrees, changing the quantities and penalties associated with those offenses. Additionally, the bill specifies that the new provisions do not apply to possession or use of Cannabidiol (CBD) as authorized under other state laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House JUDY Hearing (13:30 2/21/2018 Room 200) (on 02/21/2018)

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