Mark Leno

GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL TO DECRIMINALIZATION POSSESSION OF 1 OUNCE OR LESS OF MARIJUANA

October 1, 2010 (Sacramento) – Late yesterday Governor Arnold Scharzenegger signed SB 1449, a bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Leno that downgrades the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana from a misdemeanor to an infraction. This will spare petty marijuana offenders the necessity of a court appearance and criminal arrest record, while saving the state millions of dollars in court and prosecution expenses.

 


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