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Relates to the offense of criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Robert J. Rodriguez
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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to keep New York safe by bringing fairness and consistency in the penalties administered to New Yorkers who possess small amounts of marihuana.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill amends section 221.10 of the penal law the penal law so that possession of small amounts of marijuana that is not burning is no longer a crime.
Section two of the bill would make such amendment effective immediately.
Existing law
Currently, possession of marihuana in a public place where such marihuana is open to public view, is punishable under Penal Law 221.10 as a class B misdemeanor.
Statement in support
This bill ensures that personal possession of marihuana remains an offense, but that the penalties are evenly administered. Public possession of very small amounts of marihuana will be punished the same as private possession of the same amount. However, the law with respect to individuals who smoke or burn marihuana in public will remain the same; such offenders will still be subject to class B misdemeanor penalties.
Legislative history
2014: S3105/A6716- REFERRED TO CODES/Ordered to Third Reading 2013: S3105/A6716- REFERRED TO CODES/Passed Assembly
Budget implications
This bill has no fiscal impact on the State.
Effective date
This bill would take effect immediately.
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