Expunges past marijuana convictions for decriminalized amounts under Massachusetts law.
This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow for the expungement of criminal records related to certain marijuana offenses. Specifically, it targets records for possession or cultivation of decriminalized amounts of marijuana under various acts, as well as possession with intent to distribute and distribution of such amounts. The court must order expungement within 180 days of the act's effective date. Individuals can petition for expungement if they believe their record was not properly expunged, and the court must respond within 30 days.
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