Amends GS 90-95(d)(4) making possession of a controlled substance classified in Schedule VI (marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols) an infraction, rather than a Class 3 or Class 1 misdemeanor based on quantity. Maintains that if the quantity possessed exceeds one and one-half ounces of marijuana or three-twentieths of an ounce of hashish, or any quantity of synthetic tetrahydrocannabinols or tetrahydrocannabinols isolated from the resin of marijuana, the offense is punishable as a Class I felony.
Makes possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia in violation of GS 90-113.22A an infraction rather than a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2021.
MAKE CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES INFRACTIONS.
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AN ACT TO RECLASSIFY MISDEMEANOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA OR HASHISH AND POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA DRUG PARAPHERNALIA AS INFRACTIONS.Intro. by Alexander, Morey, Cunningham, Carney.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Mar 15 2021)
Bill History:
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Thu, 11 Mar 2021 House: Filed
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Mon, 15 Mar 2021 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 15 Mar 2021 House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 290
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Bill H 290 (2021-2022)Summary date: Mar 11 2021 - View Summary
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