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Introduced
08/05/2020
08/05/2020
In Committee
09/22/2020
09/22/2020
Crossed Over
08/27/2020
08/27/2020
Passed
10/02/2020
10/02/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/13/2020
10/13/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Special I
Bill Summary
Possession of marijuana; prepay penalty. Provides that a violation of possession of marijuana by an adult shall be a prepayable offense.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Code of Virginia to provide that violations of possession of marijuana by an adult shall be a prepayable offense. Specifically, the bill adds language to the existing law stating that violations of the prohibition on marijuana possession by an adult shall be prepayable according to the procedures outlined in the relevant section of the Virginia Code. This means that adults charged with marijuana possession can pay a civil penalty of no more than $25 without going through the full criminal trial process.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0003) (on 10/13/2020)
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