Bill > SB967

This bill makes several changes to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marijuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia. Key provisions include: - Requiring peace officers to issue a citation instead of arresting someone for certain low-level possession offenses. - Allowing records related to certain dismissed or acquitted possession offenses to be expunged. - Providing for the automatic deferral of prosecution and dismissal of certain first-time possession offenses. - Modifying the penalties for possession of substances in Penalty Group 2-B (which includes certain forms of THC). - Excluding certain low-level possession offenses from impacting a person's driver's license or eligibility for certain occupational licenses. - The bill takes effect on September 1, 2023, except for the provision regarding driver's license penalties, which is contingent on certain certifications related to federal highway funding requirements.