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SF0023

Penalties for Possessing Non-Plant Form Marijuana

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In one sentence

This bill proposed specific weight limits and penalties for possessing marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols in forms other than plant material, but it did not pass into law.

What it does

  • Proposes specific weight limits for possessing marijuana in liquid, resin, or other non-plant forms.
  • Sets a limit of 36 fluid ounces for commercially packaged drinkable liquids where such commerce is legal.
  • Sets a limit of 3 grams for resin obtained from cannabis plants.
  • Sets a limit of 3 ounces for other non-plant forms of the substance.
  • Specifies that possession above these limits is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
  • Specifies that a third or subsequent offense is punishable by up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
  • States that the law would become effective on July 1, 2018, if enacted.

Who it affects

  • People who possess marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols in non-plant forms.
  • Courts that handle misdemeanor cases for possession.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in the 2018 session, so these changes were not enacted into law.
  • The bill does not define what constitutes a 'commercially packaged' drinkable liquid.
  • The bill does not specify penalties for amounts below the listed limits.

Plain language

Terms to know

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
A chemical compound found in marijuana.
Resin
A substance obtained from cannabis plants, whether crude or purified.
Misdemeanor
A criminal offense punishable by up to 12 months in prison, a fine, or both.

Official record

Sources

Source checked
Official bill pageIntroduced textOfficial digestCurrent bill text

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Sep 26, 5:31 PM

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that defendants should be allowed to prove via product labels or testing that the THC content in non-plant forms does not exceed misdemeanor thresholds, noting this is a matter of common sense.

Public statementFloor statement at 33:43 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because current laboratory technology lacks the legal standard of consistency required to accurately measure THC in processed marijuana products for court.

Public statementFloor statement at 35:01 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because charging individuals with a felony for possessing THC edibles creates lifelong consequences that are disproportionate to the offense, especially given available testing technology.

Public statementFloor statement at 41:15 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-1-1-0-02018-03-05 · House7 yes 1 no
Yes
7
No
1
Absent
0
Excused
1
Conflict
0

Yes 7

Bo BitemanR · H51Charles F PelkeyH45Clark D StithH48Clifford M JenningsH30Jared OlsenR · H11Nathan A WintersH28Tim SalazarR · H34

No 1

William H PownallH52

Excused 1

Dan R KirkbrideH04
S 3rd Reading:Passed 19-11-0-0-02018-02-28 · Senate19 yes 11 no
Yes
19
No
11
Absent
0
Excused
0
Conflict
0

Yes 19

Affie EllisS08BEBOUT PRESBill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Charles ScottR · S30Curtis MeierS03Dan DockstaderR · S16David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Glenn W MonizS10Henry R CoeS18Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28Larry HicksR · S11Leland G ChristensenS17Ogden DriskillR · S01Ray R PetersonS19Tara NethercottR · S04Wyatt AgarS20

No 11

Anthony BouchardS06Bruce Burns Jr.S21Cale CaseR · S25Chris RothfussD · S09Fred A BaldwinS14Fred M EmerichS05John HastertS13Liisa L Anselmi-DaltonS12Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24Paul R BarnardS15Stephan PappasR · S07
Amendment failed 13-17-0-0-02018-02-28 · Senate13 yes 17 no
Yes
13
No
17
Absent
0
Excused
0
Conflict
0

Yes 13

Affie EllisS08Anthony BouchardS06Bruce Burns Jr.S21Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Chris RothfussD · S09Curtis MeierS03Fred A BaldwinS14Fred M EmerichS05John HastertS13Liisa L Anselmi-DaltonS12Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24Stephan PappasR · S07

No 17

BEBOUT PRESBill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Dan DockstaderR · S16David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Glenn W MonizS10Henry R CoeS18Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28Larry HicksR · S11Leland G ChristensenS17Ogden DriskillR · S01Paul R BarnardS15Ray R PetersonS19Tara NethercottR · S04Wyatt AgarS20
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02018-02-16 · Senate5 yes 0 no
Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0
Excused
0
Conflict
0

Yes 5

David A KinskeyS22Larry HicksR · S11Leland G ChristensenS17Liisa L Anselmi-DaltonS12Tara NethercottR · S04
S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 24-6-0-0-02018-02-13 · Senate24 yes 6 no
Yes
24
No
6
Absent
0
Excused
0
Conflict
0

Yes 24

Affie EllisS08BEBOUT PRESBill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Bruce Burns Jr.S21Charles ScottR · S30Curtis MeierS03David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Fred A BaldwinS14Fred M EmerichS05Glenn W MonizS10Henry R CoeS18Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28Larry HicksR · S11Leland G ChristensenS17Liisa L Anselmi-DaltonS12Ogden DriskillR · S01Paul R BarnardS15Ray R PetersonS19Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Wyatt AgarS20

No 6

Anthony BouchardS06Cale CaseR · S25Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16John HastertS13Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Did Not Consider in CoWHouse
  2. H COWHouse
  3. H Placed on General FileHouse
  4. H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-1-1-0-0House
  5. H Introduced and Referred to H01 - JudiciaryHouse
  6. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  7. S 3rd Reading:Passed 19-11-0-0-0Senate
  8. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  9. S COW:PassedSenate
  10. S Placed on General FileSenate
  11. S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  12. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 24-6-0-0-0Senate
  13. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  14. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

SF0023HS001

Filed Standing Committee by HJudiciary

SF0023S3001

Failed 3rd reading by Case