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2009 SESSION

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HB 2362 Drug offenses; person convicted of second offense would be a felon if committed in State.

Introduced by: C. Todd Gilbert | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Drug offenses; prior convictions.  Specifies that prior out-of-state convictions for substantially similar offenses count as prior offenses for the purpose of enhancing punishment for a second offense of manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Drug offenses; prior convictions.  Specifies that prior out-of-state convictions for substantially similar offenses count as prior offenses for the purpose of enhancing punishment for possession of marijuana and for manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance.