Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Tennessee HB2062 proposes to amend the current law regarding the possession of marijuana by increasing the threshold for a "small amount" from one-half ounce to five ounces, which would still be classified as a Class A misdemeanor. The bill also revises the penalties associated with marijuana possession, establishing a $500 fine for a first offense and a $1,000 fine for subsequent offenses. This legislation affects individuals charged with marijuana possession in Tennessee.
Tennessee HB2062 proposes to amend the current law regarding the possession of marijuana by increasing the threshold for a "small amount" from one-half ounce to five ounces, which would still be classified as a Class A misdemeanor. The bill also revises the penalties associated with marijuana possession, establishing a $500 fine for a first offense and a $1,000 fine for subsequent offenses. This legislation affects individuals charged with marijuana possession in Tennessee.
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