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IA HF72
IA HF72A bill for an act relating to the possession of small quantities of marijuana, and providing penalties.
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the possession of small quantities of marijuana. The bill provides that certain conduct involving ten grams or less of marijuana that was not offered for sale is a simple misdemeanor punishable by a scheduled fine of $500. Current law imposes penalties ranging from an aggravated misdemeanor up to a class “B” felony depending upon the conduct of the defendant and the quantity of marijuana. The bill repeals Code section 124.410, which involves proving that the defendant delivered or possessed with intent to deliver one-half ounce or less of marijuana that was not offered for sale.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Iowa's marijuana possession laws by reducing penalties for small amounts of marijuana. Specifically, the bill changes the legal consequence for possessing ten grams or less of marijuana that was not offered for sale from an aggravated misdemeanor to a simple misdemeanor with a fixed fine of $500. Under the new provisions, first-time offenders would face a lower-level penalty, avoiding more serious criminal charges that could previously have resulted in jail time or higher fines. The bill also repeals Section 124.410, which previously dealt with proving intent to deliver marijuana. The changes aim to create a more lenient approach to small-scale marijuana possession, reducing the potential criminal justice consequences for individuals caught with minor amounts of the substance. By classifying such possession as a scheduled violation with a set fine, the bill seeks to streamline the legal process and potentially reduce the burden on the court system while maintaining a penalty that discourages marijuana possession.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 86. (on 01/16/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF72 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF72.html |
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