Bill Summary for H 637 (2013-2014)

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Apr 9 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 637 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 9, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE PENALTY IMPOSED FOR POSSESSION OF CERTAIN QUANTITIES OF MARIJUANA AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPUNCTION OF A CLASS 3 MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION OF POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA THAT OCCURRED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 1, 2013.
Intro. by Alexander.

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RewritesGS 90-95(d) to amend the penalties imposed for the possession of certain quantities of marijuana and related substances. Enacts new GS 15A-145.6 to permit a person convicted of a Class 3 misdemeanor under GS 90-95(d)(4) for possession of marijuana prior to December 1, 2013, to file a petition to have the offense expunged from the person's criminal record. Requires that the person seeking the expunction has not previously been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor other than a traffic violation under federal or state law. Prohibits the filing of the petition earlier than (1) two years after the date of the conviction or (2) the completion of any period of probation, whichever occurs later. Prescribes the required content of the petition. Specifies additional guidelines governing the submission of the petition and application of law to the expunction of a criminal record under this section.

Effective December 1, 2013.