An Act relative to persons under the age of twenty-one possessing an ounce or less of marijuana and collection of the civil penalty related thereto
By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3189) of Steven S. Epstein and Timothy R. Whelan relative to the penalties for marijuana possession by juveniles. Marijuana Policy.
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
- Presenter:
- Leonard Mirra (By Request)
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to ensure juveniles cited for marijuana possession obtain a substance abuse evaluation, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public [Emergency Preamble Context].
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2017 | House | Referred to the committee on Marijuana Policy |
| 4/21/2017 | Joint |
|
| 4/21/2017 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/24/2017 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.