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Introduced
01/14/2014
01/14/2014
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2014
03/14/2014
Introduced Session
2014 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes the licensed cultivation and production of industrial hemp in accordance with rules adopted by the department of agriculture. Makes possession of less than two ounces of marijuana a Class C infraction. Makes possession of more than two ounces of marijuana a Class B misdemeanor, and makes the offense a Class A misdemeanor if the person has two or more prior convictions involving marijuana in the past five years. Requires a court to suspend a sentence imposed for possession of marijuana if the person does not have a previous conviction involving marijuana in the past five years, and requires a court to defer a sentence if the person pleads guilty to misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Makes the sale or delivery of more than two ounces of marijuana a Class A misdemeanor, and makes the offense a Level 6 or Level 5 felony under certain circumstances. Provides a defense if a person who delivers less than 10 pounds of marijuana does so for no consideration. Makes the public use or display of marijuana a Class B misdemeanor, and makes the offense a Class A misdemeanor if the person has two or more prior convictions for an offense involving marijuana in the past five years. Reduces the penalty for maintaining a common nuisance to a Class A misdemeanor if the only unlawful controlled substances involved were marijuana, hashish, or hash oil. Allows certain persons convicted of dealing in marijuana as a misdemeanor to participate in a forensic diversion program. Repeals the controlled substance excise tax. Makes technical corrections and conforming amendments.
AI Summary
This bill legalizes the cultivation and production of industrial hemp under the regulation of the department of agriculture, and it decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of marijuana by making possession of less than two ounces a minor infraction, while possession of more than two ounces becomes a misdemeanor, with increased penalties for repeat offenders. It also establishes penalties for selling or delivering marijuana, with felony charges possible for larger quantities, and provides a defense for delivering small amounts without payment. The bill further makes public use or display of marijuana a misdemeanor, reduces penalties for maintaining a common nuisance if only marijuana is involved, and allows individuals convicted of misdemeanor marijuana dealing to participate in a diversion program. Additionally, it repeals the controlled substance excise tax and makes technical corrections to existing laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First Reading: Referred to Corrections & Criminal Law (on 01/14/2014)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2014/bills/senate/314/ | 01/14/2014 |
| Bill | http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/c/1/1/b/c11b7a4a/SB0314.01.INTR.pdf | 01/14/2014 |
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