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GA SB10Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide
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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; to change provisions relating to punishment; to amend Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 7 of Title 17, and Code Section 36-32-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, pretrial proceedings, and municipal court jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Georgia's laws related to controlled substances, specifically regarding the possession of marijuana. The key provisions of the bill are:
1. Possession of two ounces or less of marijuana would be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $300 for possession of half an ounce or less, or imprisonment of up to 12 months and/or a fine of up to $1,000 for possession of more than half an ounce but no more than two ounces.
2. The bill also makes conforming changes to the jurisdiction of various courts (state courts, probate courts, magistrate courts, and municipal courts) to handle cases of marijuana possession in accordance with the new provisions.
3. The bill repeals any laws that conflict with these changes.
Sponsors (6)
Stephen Henson (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Judiciary (16:00 2/7/2019 307 CLOB) (on 02/07/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/179655.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/179390.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/sb/10 |
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