North Dakota: Lawmakers Pass Language Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties
Originally published at blog.NORML.org
House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation, House Bill 1050, reducing marijuana possession penalties. The measure now awaits action from Republican Gov. Doug Burgum.
Under the proposal, the possession of up to one-half ounce (14.175 grams) of cannabis or marijuana-related paraphernalia for a first-time offender is reclassified from a criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail, to a criminal infraction – punishable by a fine but no possibility of jail time. Those charged with subsequent infractions over the course of a calendar year may face the possibility of misdemeanor charges.
In 2016, North Dakota ranked sixth in the nation in per capita marijuana possession arrests.
Separate provisions in the measure reduce penalties for the possession of up to 500 grams of cannabis from a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison, to a class B misdemeanor. Penalties for the possession of greater amounts are amended from a felony to a Class A misdemeanor.
If signed into law, the new penalties will take effect on August 1, 2019.
For more information about pending legislation, visit NORML’s ‘Take Action’ Center here.
Source: https://blog.norml.org/2019/04/30/north-dakota-lawmakers-pass-language-reducing-marijuana-possession-penalties/
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