S 1522 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to combat the importation of large amounts of marihuana by increasing the penalties for an offense involving the importation of a quantity of marihuana exceeding the importation of a quantity of marihuana exceeding 1,000 pounds.

Introduced 1981-07-27· Sponsored by Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Commerce received executive comment from Justice Department. Favorable, if amended.(1982-02-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Increases the maximum authorized fine from $25,000 to $125,000 for importing a quantity of marihuana exceeding one thousand pounds.…

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