SB558

Summary

Georgia bill providing that possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitutes a misdemeanor rather than a felony, currently referred in the Senate. Reclassifying marijuana possession as a misdemeanor could reduce criminal exposure for individuals and may influence the broader policy environment for cannabis in Georgia.

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