House lawmakers failed to consider, House Bill 2007, legislation to defelonize minor marijuana possession offenses.
Arizona’s penalties pertaining to the possession and/or sale of cannabis are among the toughest in the nation. Under present law, marijuana possession is classified as a felony, punishable by up to two years in jail. Annually, an estimated 20,000 Arizonans are arrested for violating marijuana possession laws.
House Bill 2007 would have reclassifed minor marijuana possession offenses from a felony to a civil offense, punishable by a fine only — no arrest, no criminal prosecution, and no criminal record.
NORML would like to thank those of you who contacted your state lawmakers in support of this legislation.
For more information on legislative efforts in Arizona, please contact Arizona NORML here.
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – Advocacy Campaigns
