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SB 2228 - Classifies Minor Marijuana Possession as Civil Violation - Illinois Key Vote

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Title: Classifies Minor Marijuana Possession as Civil Violation

Signed by Governor Bruce Rauner


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Title: Classifies Minor Marijuana Possession as Civil Violation

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that classifies the possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana as a civil violation.

Highlights:

  • Classifies the possession of up to 10 grams of a cannabis substance as a civil law violation with a fine of between $100 and $200 (Sec. 40).
  • Requires a law enforcement agency to automatically expunge the records of an individual who is issued a civil law violation for the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis between January 1 and July 1 each year (Sec. 5).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Classifies Minor Marijuana Possession as Civil Violation

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that classifies the possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana as a civil violation.

Highlights:

  • Classifies the possession of up to 10 grams of a cannabis substance as a civil law violation with a fine of between $100 and $200 (Sec. 40).
  • Requires a law enforcement agency to automatically expunge the records of an individual who is issued a civil law violation for the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis between January 1 and July 1 each year (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Title: Classifies Minor Marijuana Possession as Civil Violation

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