Bill Title: Decriminalization of marijuana. Decriminalizes possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana and makes it a Class C infraction. Specifies that the civil penalty for possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana must be at least $100 but may not exceed $200, and provides for distribution of the funds. Establishes a defense to dealing in marijuana, hashish, or hash oil if the defendant delivered 10 grams or less with no expectation of consideration.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-01-17 - First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code [HB1540 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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Sponsors

Name	Type	Sponsorship	District	Financial	Encyclopedia	Biography
Representative Ragen Hatcher [D]	Primary	Sponsored Bills	HD-003	FollowTheMoney	Ballotpedia	VoteSmart

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