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GA HB12Controlled substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide
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Introduced
11/16/2020
11/16/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 amend Code Section 35-3-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center generally, 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 related to the possession of marijuana. It provides that possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $300, rather than potential jail time. It also makes conforming changes to the jurisdiction of various courts over these misdemeanor marijuana possession cases. The bill also removes the requirement to obtain fingerprints and other identifying data for persons arrested or taken into custody for misdemeanor marijuana possession.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Winfred Dukes (D)*,
Shelly Hutchinson (D)*,
Billy Mitchell (D)*,
Samuel Park (D)*,
Kim Schofield (D)*,
Sandra Scott (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/02/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/195509 | 01/30/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196358 | 01/30/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58797 | 01/30/2021 |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20212022/195509.pdf | 11/18/2020 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20212022/hb/12 | 11/18/2020 |
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