GAM-SB0364 Summary 2014 Regular Session


SB0364 (CH0158)	Find a 2014 Bill: *Invalid Number	2014 Regular Session

	Entitled:	Criminal Law - Possession of Marijuana - Civil Offense
	Sponsored by:	Senator Zirkin
	Status:	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 158

Synopsis:

Making the use or possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana a civil rather than a criminal offense; establishing that a person who violates the Act may be issued a citation; establishing fines; requiring a court to order a specified person who has committed a third or subsequent violation of the Act to appear in court and to attend a specified drug education program; requiring a court to refer the person for assessment for substance abuse disorder and to refer the person for substance abuse treatment if necessary; etc.

Analysis:

Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)

All Sponsors:

Senators Zirkin and Kittleman

Additional Facts:

Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2014

Committee(s):

Judicial Proceedings