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H.R. 5843

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Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults
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Committee
Latest Action · April 28, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
April 17, 2008
Cosponsors (8)
7D 1R
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Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults - Prohibits the imposition of any penalty under an Act of Congress for the possession of marijuana for personal use or for the not-for-profit transfer between adults of marijuana for personal use. Deems the possession of 100 grams or less of marijuana as personal use (one ounce or less for a not-for-profit transfer between adults). Allows the imposition of a civil penalty under the Controlled Substances Act for the public use of marijuana if such penalty does not exceed $100.

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