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MD HB346

MD HB346
Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous Substances and Firearms


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Introduced
01/17/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing a person who is at least 21 years age to manufacture a personal use amount of cannabis products or concentrated cannabis for personal use or adult sharing at a private residence if the manufacturing process does not involve the use of a volatile solvent; specifying that manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing certain large quantities of certain controlled dangerous substances is a felony; altering the penalties for being a volume dealer and drug kingpin with regard to cannabis; etc.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes individuals 21 years or older to manufacture a personal use amount of cannabis products or concentrated cannabis for personal use or adult sharing at a private residence, as long as the manufacturing process does not involve volatile solvents. It also specifies that manufacturing, distributing, or possessing certain large quantities of controlled dangerous substances, such as cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, is a felony. Additionally, the bill alters the penalties for being a volume dealer and drug kingpin with regard to cannabis. It allows individuals serving mandatory minimum sentences for certain cannabis-related offenses to apply for a modification or reduction of their sentences. The bill also increases the penalties for possessing stolen regulated firearms and transporting regulated firearms into the state for unlawful sale or trafficking.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Carter) Adopted (on 04/08/2024)

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