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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.
‘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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Bill introduced to create minimum fine for marijuana possession
IDAHO, USA — This story originally appeared in The Idaho Press. A mandatory minimum fine for marijuana possession will ...
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Idaho Lawmakers Approve Bill To Set Mandatory Minimum Fine For Marijuana Possession
A bill to implement a minimum $300 fine for adults possessing three ounces of marijuana or less is moving forward to the ...