Bill Title: Amends the Cannabis Control Act. Provides that the knowing possession of not more than 30 grams of any substance containing cannabis is a petty offense charged by a Uniform Cannabis Ticket with a fine of $100 (rather than a Class C misdemeanor for 2.5 grams or less, a Class B misdemeanor for more than 2.5 grams to 10 grams, and a Class A misdemeanor for more than 10 grams to 30 grams). Provides that knowing possession of more than 30 grams but not more than 500 grams of any substance containing cannabis is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense (rather than a Class 4 felony) and a Class 4 felony for a subsequent offense (rather than a Class 3 felony). Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Establishes procedures concerning the Uniform Cannabis Ticket.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)

Status: (Failed) 2014-12-03 - Session Sine Die [HB5708 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Amended	2014-03-20	HTML/Text	Link	View
Introduced	2014-02-14	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

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No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois HB5708

Supplemental Documents

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