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A 2142 - Requires Certain Marijuana Convictions be Sealed - New York Key Vote

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Title: Requires Certain Marijuana Convictions be Sealed

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Title: Requires Certain Marijuana Convictions be Sealed

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires convictions for possessing a small amount of marijuana to be sealed from public record.

Highlights:

 

  • Requires records for possessing a small amount of marijuana to be sealed (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill applies retroactively to certain offenses occurring within the last 2 years (Sec. 3).

  • Prohibits waivers of the requirement as part of a plea agreement (Sec. 2).

  • Prohibits a previous conviction for possessing a small amount of marijuana in a public place from resulting in an increase in the maximum fine for a subsequent conviction of the same nature (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Title: Requires Certain Marijuana Convictions be Sealed

Title: Requires Certain Marijuana Convictions be Sealed

Title: Requires Certain Marijuana Convictions be Sealed

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