SB 321
Modifies provisions relating to the offense of possession of controlled substances
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LR Number:
1468S.02I
Last Action:
2/4/2021 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2021

Current Bill Summary

SB 321 - Under current law, the offense of possession of any controlled substance except thirty-five grams or less of marijuana or any synthetic cannabinoid is a Class D felony. The offense of possession of more than ten grams but less than thirty-five grams of marijuana or any synthetic cannabinoid is a Class A misdemeanor and possession of not more than ten grams of marijuana or any synthetic cannabinoid is a Class D misdemeanor, unless a person has previously been found guilty of an offense involving controlled substances.

This act provides that the offense of possession of flunitrazepam is a Class D felony. The offense of possession of any controlled substance other than flunitrazepam is a Class A misdemeanor and possession of not more than ten grams of marijuana or any synthetic cannabinoid is a Class D misdemeanor regardless of any prior offenses.

MARY GRACE BRUNTRAGER

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