HB 441, introduced by State Representative Erin Zwiener, would lower the penalty for possession of one ounce or less of cannabis to a Class C misdemeanor.
“This piece of legislation is a step forward in reforming our criminal justice system,” Zwiener said.
If a person has to do jail time for possession and they are indigent, the county must hire a lawyer to represent the defendant.
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