SB0297

2013 Regular Session

 

Entitled:

Criminal Law - Possession of Marijuana - De Minimis Quantity

Sponsored by:

Senator Zirkin

Status:

In the House - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.


Synopsis:Altering the penalty for use or possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana; making the violation a civil offense punishable by a fine not exceeding $100; etc.
Analysis:Fiscal and Policy Note
All Sponsors:Senators Zirkin and Kittleman
Additional Facts:Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2013
Committee(s):
Judicial Proceedings  Listen to Committee HearingJudiciary  View Committee Hearing
Broad Subject(s):Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Narrow Subject(s):Controlled Dangerous Substances -see also- Drugs; Subst Abus
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.
Fines -see also- Penalties and Sentences
Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty
Statutes:Article - Criminal Law
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