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NJ A5435
NJ A5435Legalizes possession of six or fewer marijuana plants, subject to enactment of legislation legalizing marijuana or cannabis for personal use.
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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would legalize the possession of six or fewer marijuana plants, subject to the enactment of legislation that legalizes the personal use of marijuana or cannabis. Assembly, No. 21(2R), the "Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act," would legalize personal use. A-21(2R) was substituted for identical bill Senate, No. 21(2R) on December 17, 2020, and passed both Houses. The bill is currently on the Governor's desk. However, A-21(2R) would not allow the "home grow" of marijuana for personal use. This bill would allow "home grow" in an amount of up to six marijuana plants.
AI Summary
This bill would legalize the possession of six or fewer marijuana plants, subject to the enactment of legislation that legalizes the personal use of marijuana or cannabis. The bill would also prohibit law enforcement from arresting or detaining individuals solely for possessing six or fewer ounces of marijuana, and it would prevent this possession from affecting a person's legal rights or benefits. Additionally, the bill would limit the definition of "drug paraphernalia" to exclude items used for marijuana or cannabis, unless the item is in proximity to an illegally possessed controlled substance.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 03/08/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5435_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5435_I1.PDF |
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