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].
Petitioners
| Name | District/Address |
|---|---|
| Steven S. Epstein | |
| Timothy R. Whelan | 1st Barnstable |
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