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GA SB77Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitutes a misdemeanor; provide
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Introduced
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
In Committee
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
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 constitutes a misdemeanor; to revise provisions regarding 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 provide for related matters; 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 is a misdemeanor, with different penalties depending on the amount - a fine of up to $300 for possession of 0.5 ounces or less, or up to 12 months imprisonment and/or a $1,000 fine for possession of more than 0.5 ounces but no more than 2 ounces. The bill also makes conforming changes to the jurisdiction of various courts over these marijuana possession cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Michelle Au (D)*,
Gloria Butler (D)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/03/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196545 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59237 |
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