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Alabama Bill Would Lessen Penalties for Marijuana Possession

Identical bills have been introduced in the state House and Senate that aim to decriminalize, to some degree, the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) - Identical bills have been introduced in the Alabama House and Senate that aim to decriminalize, to some degree, the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Pike Road) and Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) introduced the bills, which are scheduled for hearings this week.

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The proposed bill would make possession of one ounce or less, so-called "personal use", a 'violation' subject to a fine, and not jail time, and would not appear on a person's arrest record upon the first two convictions. The first two offenses would result in a fine of up to no more than $250. A third conviction would result in a Class A Misdemeanor and a fine up to $500.

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Under the current law, a first conviction for "personal use" is a Class A Misdemeanor that carries up to a year of jail time and a $6,000 fine. A second offense is a Class C felony, raising the jail possibility to up to 10 years and up to a $15,000 fine.

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