Iowa HF78 amends marijuana possession laws, making possession of up to one-half ounce a simple misdemeanor with a $500 fine.

Iowa HF78 modifies the state's approach to marijuana possession by reclassifying possession of one-half ounce or less, not offered for sale, as a simple misdemeanor. The penalty for this offense is a scheduled fine of $500. The bill also repeals a section that previously required proof of intent to deliver for certain marijuana possession charges. This change aims to streamline penalties and reduce the burden of proof in specific cases.

Iowa HF78 amends marijuana possession laws, making possession of up to one-half ounce a simple misdemeanor with a $500 fine.

Iowa HF78 modifies the state's approach to marijuana possession by reclassifying possession of one-half ounce or less, not offered for sale, as a simple misdemeanor. The penalty for this offense is a scheduled fine of $500. The bill also repeals a section that previously required proof of intent to deliver for certain marijuana possession charges. This change aims to streamline penalties and reduce the burden of proof in specific cases.