GAM-SB0517 Summary 2015 Regular Session

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SB0517 (CH0004)	Find a 2015 Bill: *Invalid Number	2015 Regular Session

	Entitled:	Criminal Law - Use and Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia
	Sponsored by:	Senator Zirkin
	Status:	Became law per Maryland Constitution, Chapter 4 of 2016

Synopsis:

Establishing a civil penalty for the smoking of marijuana in a public place; establishing that a specified criminal prohibition on the use or possession of drug paraphernalia does not apply to the use or possession of drug paraphernalia involving the use or possession of marijuana; etc.

Analysis:

Fiscal and Policy Note

All Sponsors:

Senator Zirkin

Additional Facts:

Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): February 20, 2016

Committee(s):

Judicial Proceedings

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Broad Subject(s):

Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Criminal Law - Procedure
Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road

Narrow Subject(s):

Citations
Controlled Dangerous Substances -see also- Drugs; Subst Abus
Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans'; etc.
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.
Drugs -see also- Controlled Dangerous Sub; Substance Abuse
Drunk and Drugged Driving
Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Fines -see also- Penalties and Sentences
Health -see also- Mental Health
Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.
Negligence -see also- Medical Malpractice
Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty
Public Buildings and Facilities -see also- Stadiums; St Hse
Smoking -see also- Cigarettes

Statutes:

Article - Criminal Law

(5-601, 5-619)

How a Bill Becomes Law

Legislative Lingo

Explanation of Floor Motions and Actions

February 16, 2016 8:24 A.M.