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Thierry HB No. 681
Abstract: Amends the definition of "technical violations" to include misdemeanor possession of
marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof, for purposes of
imposition of administrative sanctions and probation violations.
For purposes of imposition of administrative sanctions and probation violations, present law
defines "technical violation" as any violation except that it shall not include being arrested,
charged, or convicted of any violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law.
Proposed law amends the definition of "technical violation" to include a violation of
misdemeanor possession of marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives thereof.
(Amends C.Cr.P. Art. 899.1(D) and 900(A)(6)(c)(i)(bb))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill.
1. Removed misdemeanor possession of synthetic cannabinoids from the proposed law
definition of "technical violation".
2. Changed the lead author.