HB 1046 Georgia House · 2015-2016 Regular Session

Crimes and offenses; possession of one ounce or less of marijuana is not punishable by imprisonment; provide

Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to possession of marijuana and conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, so as to provide that possession of one ounce or less of marijuana is not punishable by imprisonment; to amend Titles 15 and 16 and Code Section 17-7-72 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, crimes and offenses, and jurisdiction of probate courts to try certain drug and alcohol offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Introduced Feb 18, 2016 Last action Feb 22, 2016
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