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GA HB550
GA HB550Controlled substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide
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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
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 O.C.G.A., 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 O.C.G.A., 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 amend Code Section 35-3-33, relating to the duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to revise provisions relating to obtaining fingerprints and other identifying data on persons arrested or taken into custody for misdemeanor marijuana possession; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws regarding the possession of marijuana. It provides that possession of two ounces or less of marijuana constitutes a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $300, rather than a potential jail sentence. The bill also makes conforming changes to the jurisdiction of various courts to handle these misdemeanor marijuana possession cases. Additionally, it revises provisions related to the Georgia Crime Information Center's duties to obtain fingerprints and identifying data on persons arrested or taken into custody, removing the specific reference to marijuana offenses.
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 03/04/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/183340.pdf | 03/01/2019 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/hb/550 | 03/01/2019 |
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