HF 78: Relating to the possession of small quantities of marijuana, and providing penalties

What it does

This bill relates to the possession of small quantities of marijuana. The bill provides that certain conduct involving one-half ounce or less of marijuana that was not offered for sale is a simple misdemeanor punishable by a scheduled fine of $500. Current law imposes penalties ranging from an aggravated misdemeanor up to a class “B” felony depending upon the conduct of the defendant and the quantity of marijuana. The bill repeals Code section 124.410, which involves proving that the defendant delivered or possessed with intent to deliver one-half ounce or less of marijuana that was not offered for sale.

Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against

For: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); City of Des Moines; Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowans for Medical Marijuana; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. January 16, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee