Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous Substances and Firearms

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: Apr 22 ’25
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Description

Authorizing a person who is at least 21 years of age to manufacture a personal use amount of cannabis products or concentrated cannabis for personal use or adult sharing at a private residence if the manufacturing process does not involve the use of a volatile solvent; specifying that manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing certain large quantities of certain controlled dangerous substances is a felony; altering the penalties for being a volume dealer and drug kingpin with regard to cannabis; etc.

Subjects

GunsPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyCannabis -see also- CannDist; CannProd; Smok&VapHazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; RadiatnCannabisHearingsIncarcerated IndividualsWeights and MeasuresCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Dealers -see also- Motor Vehicle Dealers and SalespeopleRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationControlled Dangerous Substances -see also- Drugs; OpioidsCannabis ProductionAge of Majority (18+)Industry and TechnologyNoticesWaiver Application Development Council

Progress

IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Sent to committeeJan 17, 2025
Passed the first chamberMar 13, 2025
PassedMar 13, 2025
Became lawApr 22, 2025

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