Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends rules regarding the release of marijuana conviction records.

Highlights:

• Prohibits releasing or publishing records of a criminal case if the defendant (Secs. 1 & 2):

• Was convicted for possession of less than 1 ounce of a schedule VIA controlled substance;

• Was 21 or older at the time of the offense;

• Had all other criminal charges acquitted or dismissed and the charges were not dismissed as part of a plea agreement in another criminal case.

• Specifies that this becomes effective 120 days after the bill is enacted (Sec. 3).

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