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Idaho House votes to toughen marijuana penalties
House Republicans overwhelmingly signed off on a bill setting a minimum, mandatory fine for those convicted of simple possession of marijuana.
House Passes Bill for Increased Marijuana Penalties.
A bill aimed at increasing penalties for drug related offenses has passed in the Idaho House of Representatives.
‘What are we doing?’: Idaho bill to impose minimum marijuana fines heads for House vote
If an Idaho bill becomes law, the minimum fine for possessing even a small amount of marijuana will be higher than almost any other misdemeanor in the state, including a number of violent crimes, such as assault, battery, domestic violence and attempted strangulation.
Idaho bill proposes $300 minimum fine for possessing less than three ounces of cannabis
A controversial bill, H-B 7, is advancing in the Idaho state legislature, proposing a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for possession of less than three ounces of
Mandatory minimum for marijuana possession passes Idaho House
HB 7, which passed the Idaho House on Tuesday in a 54-14 vote, now moves to a Senate committee for consideration.
Penalties in Idaho could change under latest law targeting already-illegal marijuana
Possessing marijuana in Idaho could soon be punishable by a minimum $300 fine. Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, introduced a bill Thursday to add the mandatory minimum penalty, because he said first-time offenders receive punishments with inconsistent sanctions. The new minimum fine would not apply to minors.
Mandatory minimum fine for pot possession advances to Idaho Senate
In current Idaho law, it is a felony to possess more than 3 ounces of marijuana, punishable by up to five years in prison, or up to a $10,000 fine, or both. Possession of less than 3 ounces is a misdemeanor crime with a fine up to $1,000 and no set minimum.
Idaho bill proposes $300 fine for marijuana possession under three ounces
Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that could impose harsher penalties for marijuana possession. House Bill 7 aims to enforce a minimum $300 fine for anyone caught
Idaho representative introduces bill to implement minimum fines for marijuana possession
Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, introduced the bill to the Idaho House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, noting that Idaho judges can apply fines ranging from $2 to $500 for people possessing three ounces or less of marijuana.
Idaho House passes marijuana mandatory minimum bill
House Bill 7 aims to amend an existing law that sets penalties for marijuana possession, now heads to the Senate. The bill passed the House Tuesday by a vote of 54 to 14. It adds a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for first-time adult offenders.
Idaho House Passes Bill To Set Mandatory Minimum Fine For Marijuana Possession
Tell me what state—anybody who debates against this bill—what state is a better place because of the passage of marijuana legalization?” By Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho House of Representatives voted largely along party lines Tuesday to pass a new bill that would create a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for anyone convicted
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HB 7: Fine for marijuana will create financial burden
Regarding a portion of HB 7, specifically the changes to penalties for possession of 3 oz. or less of marijuana. This bill classifies possession of 3 oz. or less of marijuana as a misdemeanor, with a ...