Bill Text: HI HB1709 | 2014 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Marijuana; Civil Penalties for Possession of One Ounce or Less

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2014-01-21 - Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3 [HB1709 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2014-HB1709-Introduced.html

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1709
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§329‑    Possession of marijuana.  (a)  Intentional or knowing possession of one ounce or less of marijuana shall constitute a civil violation subject to a fine of $100.

     (b)  Civil fines and penalties for violations under this section shall be deposited by the director of finance to the credit of the state general fund."

     SECTION 2.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun, before its effective date.

     SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

Report Title:

Marijuana; Civil Penalties for Possession of One Ounce or Less

 

Description:

Establishes a civil violation for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana that is subject to a fine of $100.

 

 

 

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