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MA H507

MA H507
Penalizing any offender in possession of marijuana in a school zone


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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to penalties for the possession of marijuana in school zones. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing law, specifically Section 32J of Chapter 94C of the General Laws, to strengthen penalties for possessing marijuana within a school zone. The key change is the insertion of language that clarifies that possessing any amount of marijuana within a school zone will be subject to penalties, and this will apply notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 2008, which likely refers to prior legislation that may have offered different or more lenient treatment for marijuana offenses. The intent is to ensure that individuals caught with marijuana on school grounds face stricter consequences, regardless of previous legal frameworks.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)

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