Bill > H477

This bill proposes to amend existing law regarding drug and alcohol-free school zones by establishing penalties for possessing or distributing alcoholic beverages and certain controlled substances, specifically a "class D substance" (which refers to a category of drugs defined in Massachusetts law, typically including less potent drugs like marijuana and certain prescription medications), within or on the grounds of accredited public, private, or parochial schools, youth centers, or community centers, or any premises used for public school purposes. The bill outlines punishments for violations, including imprisonment for up to 30 days or a fine of up to $100, or both, with an exception for medicinal use of alcohol or for authorized nonprofit organizations to sell alcoholic beverages in public school buildings during non-school hours if properly licensed.