Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that reduces the penalty for possession of marijuana, effective January 1, 2017.

Highlights:

• Classifies the possession of up to 0.5 ounces of marijuana, or up to 5 grams of hashish, as a violation with a fine (Sec. 1).

• Classifies the possession of more than 0.5 ounces of marijuana, or more than 5 grams of hashish, as a class A misdemeanor (Sec. 3).

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