Bill > SB619

This bill substitutes civil penalties in place of criminal penalties for certain offenses related to possessing, possessing with intent to distribute, and cultivating cannabis or manufacturing cannabis products. Specifically, it establishes a "personal use amount" threshold for cannabis, where possession of an amount below this threshold is considered a civil offense punishable by a fine or community service. The bill also reduces criminal penalties for possessing cannabis in an amount exceeding the personal use amount, as well as for cultivating or manufacturing cannabis products, to civil offenses punishable by a fine or community service.