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AL SB160

AL SB160
Crimes and offenses, unlawful possession of marijuana, crime revised, Secs. 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.


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Introduced
02/01/2022
In Committee
02/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/07/2022

Introduced Session

Regular Session 2022

Bill Summary

Crimes and offenses, unlawful possession of marijuana, crime revised, Secs. 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.

AI Summary

This bill amends Sections 13A-12-213 and 13A-12-214 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to revise the laws regarding the unlawful possession of marijuana. The bill reduces the penalties for certain marijuana possession offenses, making the first and second convictions within a five-year period punishable only by fines, and a third or subsequent conviction within five years a Class D felony punishable by a fine. The bill also allows for the expungement of records related to charges, findings, or convictions under these sections in certain circumstances. Additionally, the bill specifies that fines and forfeitures collected from these offenses shall be deposited into the State General Fund.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed (on 04/06/2022)

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