Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that reduces penalties for possession of marijuana.

Highlights:

• Classifies possessing one ounce or less of marijuana as a Class C misdemeanor, rather than a higher order misdemeanor (Sec. 1).

• Requires police officers to give citations for low-level marijuana possession offenses instead of initiating arrests (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes criminal record expungement for low-level marijuana possession offenses if (Sec. 3):

• The offense was dismissed more than 180 before or the person charged was acquitted;

• The person charged with the offense makes a written request; and

• The person charged with the offense pays a $30 fee.

• Requires the court to inform the defendant of their expunction rights if a low-level marijuana possession claim is dismissed (Sec. 4).

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