Bill > SB254

This bill proposes to change Georgia law so that simple possession of marijuana is classified as a misdemeanor, meaning it would be a less serious offense than a felony. Currently, the law specifies penalties for possession of marijuana up to one ounce, but this bill removes that specific quantity limitation and clarifies that possession itself, unless it falls under a more serious offense outlined elsewhere, will be a misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both, or community service. The bill also makes conforming changes to various sections of Georgia law related to courts, including state, probate, and magistrate courts, as well as laws concerning firearms and immunity from prosecution for seeking medical help, to reflect this reclassification of simple marijuana possession.