Decriminalization of marijuana.

HB 1145 decriminalizes the possession of two ounces or less of marijuana by removing criminal penalties for this offense. It directly affects individuals caught with small amounts of marijuana, replacing potential jail time or criminal records with possible civil fines. The key provision eliminates misdemeanor charges for simple possession within the specified limit, shifting enforcement to a civil penalty system. This bill does not legalize marijuana use or sales, only changes the legal consequences for personal possession of small quantities.