Criminal Legal Reform
Bill Number: HB16-1359
Year: 2016
ACLU Position: Support
Sponsors: J. Salazar / L. Guzman
Description:
Current law prohibits a court from requiring that a person on
probation refrain from possessing or using medical marijuana unless the
person was convicted of a crime related to medical marijuana or, based
on an assessment, the court determines that a prohibition against such
possession or use is necessary to accomplish the goals of sentencing. The
bill eliminates the exception related to the assessment.
Current Status:
Governor Signed (06/10/2016)
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