HB 1526 - Reduces Penalties for Possession of Less than One-Half Ounce of Marijuana - New Hampshire Key Vote
Lester Bradley voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed
- May 2, 2012
- House Bill Passed
- March 8, 2012
- Introduced
- Jan. 4, 2012
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NOTE: THIS IS AN "INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE" VOTE AND IS A VOTE TO KILL THE PIECE OF LEGISLATION. IF THE VOTE SUCCEEDS, THE LEGISLATION DIES. IF THE VOTE FAILS, THE LEGISLATION IS STILL UP FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CHAMBER.
Title: Reduces Penalties for Possession of Less than One-Half Ounce of Marijuana
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that amends the penalties for possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana.
Highlights:
-Specifies that any individual aged 18 and older in possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana is subject to the following penalties (Sec. 1):
-A violation and a fine of no more than $250 for a first offense;
-A violation and a fine of no more than $500 for a second offense; and
-A Class A misdemeanor and a fine of no more than $1000 for a third or subsequent offense.
-Authorizes a court to order an individual under the age 21 to complete a drug awareness program or community service within 1 year of the date of the offense (Sec.1).
Title: Reduces Penalties for Possession of Less than One-Half Ounce of Marijuana