5073-S2.E AMH HURS BLAC 071

E2SSB 5073 - H AMD TO WAYS COMM AMD (H-2509.2/11) 551

By Representative Hurst

WITHDRAWN 04/11/2011

    On page 18, line 26 of the striking amendment, after "(1)" strike all material through "premises." on page 19, line 3 and insert "It shall be a misdemeanor to use or display medical ((marijuana)) cannabis in a manner or place which is open to the view of the general public."

EFFECT:   Removes the class 3 civil infraction classification for opening a package of cannabis or consuming cannabis in a public place in a way that presents a reasonable risk of another person observing and identifying the substance.  Restores current law that establishes a misdemeanor for the use or display of medical cannabis in a manner or place that is visible by the public.

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