Lowers penalties for marijuana use or possession and makes technical changes.
This bill provides lower criminal penalties for the use or possession of grams or less of marijuana. It also makes technical and conforming changes to Utah's controlled substances laws. The bill specifies that possession of less than ounces of marijuana is subject to lower penalties, and it includes provisions for expungement of certain records under specific conditions. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
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