Bill > SB2229

This bill amends Mississippi law to reclassify the simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana from a criminal offense to a civil infraction, meaning it will no longer be a crime punishable by jail time but rather a violation subject to a fine. Specifically, it changes the penalty for possessing 30 grams or less of marijuana to a civil fine of $100, and for individuals operating a motor vehicle who possess this amount, it also results in a $100 civil fine. Additionally, the bill grants municipal courts the authority to handle these civil infractions and impose civil penalties, thereby streamlining the process for minor marijuana possession cases.

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