HB 791 -- OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

SPONSOR: Merideth

This bill modifies the offense of possession of a controlled substance as follows:

(1) Possession of more than one gram and up to three grams of heroin, more than one gram and up to four grams of MDMA, more than two grams and up to eight grams of methamphetamine, or more than two grams and up to eight grams of cocaine is a class A misdemeanor; and

(2) Possession of not more than: one gram of heroin, one gram of MDMA, two grams of methamphetamine, 40 units of LSD, 12 grams of psilocybin, 40 units of methadone, 40 pills of oxycodone, or two grams of cocaine is an infraction punishable by a fine up to $100 or participation in a treatment program approved by the court, or both.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (1680H.01): 579.015