Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the possession of small amounts of marijuana for recreational purposes by adults over the age of 21, effective July 1, 2017.

Highlights:

• Authorizes individuals over the age of 21 to possess marijuana in the following amounts (Sec. 7):

• 2 ounces or less of dried marijuana;

• 10 grams or less of hashish;

• 2 or fewer mature marijuana plants; or

• 7 or fewer immature marijuana plants.

• Prohibits consumption of marijuana in public places and establishes civil penalties for violation in the following amounts (Sec. 7):

• $100 or less for a first offense;

• $200 or less for a second offense; and

• $500 or less for third and subsequent offenses.

• Authorizes individuals over the age of 21 to cultivate up to 2 mature marijuana plants or 7 immature marijuana plants per dwelling, and specifies that marijuana harvested shall not count toward the 2 ounce possession limit provided that it is stored in a secure indoor facility on the same property (Sec. 8).

• Establishes civil penalties for cultivation of marijuana in violation of the provisions of this bill in the following amounts (Sec. 8):

• $100 or less for a first offense;

• $200 or less for a second offense; and

• $500 or less for third and subsequent offenses.

• Specifies that providing marijuana to or enabling the consumption of marijuana by an individual under the age of 21 is a criminal offense and establishes a penalty of not more than 2 years imprisonment, a fine of $2,000 or less, or both (Sec. 9).

• Prohibits the manufacture of concentrated marijuana by use of butane or hexane, unless authorized as a dispensary, and establishes a criminal penalty of not more than 2 years imprisonment, a fine of $2,000, or both (Sec. 11).

• Requires an individual under the age of 21 who possesses 2 ounces or less of marijuana or 10 grams or less of hashish or 2 mature marijuana plants or fewer to be enrolled in the Youth Substance Abuse Safety Program (Sec. 5).

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