Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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HB 724 amends Code Section 16-13-2 of the OCGA to authorize
each county’s governing authority to adopt ordinances governing the possession
of one ounce or less of marijuana within unincorporated areas of the county. Violation
of these ordinances may be punishable by fines. Each ordinance must specify the
maximum punishment imposed for violation of the ordinance which cannot exceed a
$1,000.00 fine. All fines and bond forfeitures from prosecution will be paid to
the governing county’s treasury. |
