Bill > HB791

This bill modifies the offense of possession of a controlled substance in Missouri. It repeals the existing section 579.015 and enacts a new one. The key provisions are: 1. Possession of certain controlled substances, such as 35 grams or less of marijuana, 3 grams or less of heroin, 4 grams or less of MDMA, 8 grams or less of methamphetamine, or 8 grams or less of cocaine, is now a class A misdemeanor instead of a class D felony. 2. Possession of not more than 10 grams of marijuana, 1 gram of heroin, 1 gram of MDMA, 2 grams of methamphetamine, 40 units of LSD, 12 grams of psilocybin, 40 units of methadone, 40 pills of oxycodone, or 2 grams of cocaine is now an infraction punishable by a fine or participation in a treatment program, instead of a class D misdemeanor. 3. The burden of proof for any exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption related to controlled substance possession is on the defendant.