HR 5843 · 110th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults

Introduced 2008-04-17· Sponsored by Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2008-04-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults - Prohibits the imposition of any penalty under an Act of Congress for the possession of marijuana for personal use or for the not-for-profit transfer between adults of marijuana for personal use. Deems the possession of 100 grams or less of marijuana as personal use (one ounce or less for a not-for-profit transfer between adults). Allows the imposition of a civil penalty under the Controlled Substances Act for the public use of marijuana if such penalty does not exceed $100.…

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Cosponsors (8)

7 Democrats1 Republican