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This bill revises penalties for simple possession of controlled substances in Mississippi, primarily by establishing new sentencing guidelines for first and second offenses and adjusting the definition of subsequent offenses. Specifically, for a first offense of simple possession (excluding small amounts of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids), the penalty is a misdemeanor with up to six months in jail or a $100 fine. A second offense also remains a misdemeanor, with penalties up to one year in jail or a $200 fine. The bill also clarifies that penalties for a third or subsequent offense are as previously outlined in Section 41-29-139, or probation may be granted. Furthermore, it amends Section 41-29-147 to define a "subsequent offense" for enhanced penalties as a fourth or later conviction, rather than a second or later, and corrects the spelling of "marijuana." These changes aim to provide more lenient penalties for initial possession offenses while maintaining consequences for repeat offenders.

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