Bill > SB100

This bill amends West Virginia law to change the penalty for possessing less than 15 grams of marijuana from a misdemeanor crime to a civil violation, meaning it will no longer be considered a criminal offense and will instead be subject to a civil penalty of no more than $25. This change is part of a broader update to the penalties for various controlled substance offenses, which are categorized into different schedules based on their potential for abuse and medical use, with higher schedules carrying more severe penalties, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies with imprisonment and significant fines. The bill also clarifies that first offenses for possession of synthetic cannabinoids or specific synthetic drugs will be handled under a different section of the law, and it specifically addresses the serious penalties associated with adulterating or counterfeiting controlled substances with fentanyl.

Health and Social Services

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