HR 3590 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 to decriminalize the possession of marihuana, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-04-10· Sponsored by Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]· House

Bill Progress

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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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-04-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish a civil fine of not more than $100 for anyone who: (1) possesses not more than one ounce of marihuana within a private dwelling, or in a public area and does not consume such marihuana; or (2) distributes or transfers lawfully possessed marihuana in a not for profit manner.…

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