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Introduced
10/04/2023
10/04/2023
In Committee
10/17/2023
10/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to cannabis offenses; amending s. 893.13, F.S.; reducing criminal penalties for a first, second, or third violation if the offense is the possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis; prohibiting the possession of any drug paraphernalia discovered in connection with and intended for use with such violations from being considered a criminal act or being prosecuted as such; making technical changes; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill reduces the criminal penalties for the possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis. It classifies the first three offenses as noncriminal violations punishable by a fine, rather than as misdemeanors. Additionally, the bill prohibits the possession of any drug paraphernalia discovered in connection with and intended for use with such noncriminal cannabis possession violations from being considered a criminal act or prosecuted as such. The bill also clarifies the definition of "cannabis" to exclude the resin extracted from the plants of the genus Cannabis.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/94 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/94/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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