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SB0517
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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
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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): October 1, 2015
Committee(s):
Judicial Proceedings
  
Judiciary
  
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
)
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October 24, 2017 4:48 P.M.