Mississippi HB1430 proposes a civil penalty for marijuana possession under 3.5 ounces.
Mississippi HB1430 amends the state's controlled substances law to introduce a civil penalty for possession of less than 3.5 ounces of marijuana. The bill specifies a fine of One Hundred Dollars ($100) for this amount, distinguishing it from higher quantities that incur criminal penalties. The legislation aims to address minor marijuana possession with a civil rather than criminal penalty.
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