MD HB488 | 2021 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future SB784

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 15 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-18 - Hearing 2/02 at 1:30 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Making certain violations relating to the use or possession of certain de minimis quantities of certain controlled dangerous substances a civil offense rather than a misdemeanor; applying penalties for a first or second finding of guilt involving the use or possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana to a first or second finding of guilt involving the use or possession of a de minimis quantity of certain controlled dangerous substances; etc.

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Title

Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2021-01-18HouseHearing 2/02 at 1:30 p.m.
2021-01-15HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

Same As/Similar To

HB488 (Carry Over) 2021-01-18 - Hearing 2/02 at 1:30 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Criminal Law5601(n/a)See Bill Text
Criminal Law5601.1(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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