Crimes and offenses; unlawful possession of marijuana; crime revised based on amount of ounces possessed; criminal penalties revised

This bill revises Alabama's marijuana possession laws by setting new possession thresholds and penalties. It defines first-degree unlawful possession as having one or more ounces (previously based on prior convictions or non-personal use), with fines increasing for repeat offenses within five years. Second-degree possession - now limited to less than one ounce for personal use only - is downgraded from a misdemeanor to a fine-only violation. The bill also adds expungement eligibility for eligible individuals who haven't had recent convictions (excluding minor traffic violations) within five years. These changes take effect October 1, 2025, if passed.