2015 House Bill 4877

Decriminalize marijuana

Introduced in the House

Sept. 17, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-53)

To decriminalize marijuana. The bill would make it legal for adults 21 or older to possess and transfer up to one ounce of marijuana, impose a 10 percent excise tax on sales (in addition to the 6 percent sales tax), and establish a comprehensive regulatory and licensing regime on producers and retailers. Local governments would be allowed to ban retail sales and production.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary