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This bill amends Mississippi law to reduce penalties for simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana, changing it from a criminal offense to a civil penalty of up to $100, with funds going to the local municipality or county. It also removes the possibility of jail time for a second conviction of possessing certain amounts of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, though a fine and mandatory drug education program would still apply, and a third or subsequent conviction would still carry jail time and a higher fine. The bill also specifies penalties for possessing synthetic cannabinoids and clarifies that these changes do not apply to actions lawful under the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.

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