Tomorrow Feb 21st Is A Subcommittee Hearing To Lower First Offense Marijuana Possession Penalties

From the national NORML office:

Legislation to amend marijuana possession penalties for first time offenders is being heard in a senate subcommittee tomorrow.

Senate Study Bill 1012 reduces criminal penalties for first time offenders for the possession of 5 grams of marijuana or less from a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000, to a simple misdemeanor, punishable by no more than 30 days in jail and/or a $625 fine.