Marijuana Use or Possession Penalty Amendments

Summary

The bill raises the criminal penalties for marijuana possession and use, making a first offense a third‑degree felony and a repeat offense a second‑degree felony. It also creates a deferred‑prosecution program for certain first‑time offenders and adds mandatory jail terms for repeat convictions. The changes are intended to tighten drug enforcement while giving first‑time users an alternative path.

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