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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to increasing certain civil penalties for unlawful possession of marijuana. Cannabis Policy.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to increase certain civil penalties for the unlawful possession of marijuana. Specifically, it raises the civil penalty for illegally cultivating more than 6 marijuana plants from $300 to $600, and increases the civil penalty for possessing more than 5 ounces of marijuana from $100 to $500. The bill also maintains a civil penalty of up to $250 for minors who attempt to purchase marijuana, and requires them to complete a drug awareness program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5042 (on 10/26/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3516 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3516.pdf |
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