DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 646 Original 2020 Regular Session Jordan
Abstract: Decriminalizes the possession and distribution of marijuana contingent upon legislative
enactment of a statutory regulatory system and establishment of a sales tax.
Present law provides for the regulation of controlled dangerous substances, and prohibits the
possession, distribution, dispensing, or possession with intent to distribute or dispense marijuana.
Proposed law removes those criminal penalties contingent upon the legislature providing for a
statutory regulatory system for the legal sale and distribution of marijuana and establishing a sales
tax on those sales.
(Amends R.S. 40:966(B)(2)(intro. para.) and (D)(1); Repeals R.S. 40:964(Schedule I)(C)(19) and
966(C)(2) and (F))