Plain English Breakdown
The official text mentions 'limitations' but does not define them, leaving uncertainty about the scope of the pardon's application.
HB804: Codifying a Pardon for Simple Marijuana Possession
This bill changes Georgia law to officially record the President's proclamation granting a pardon and restoring rights regarding simple possession of marijuana.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Code Section 16-13-30, which covers penalties for controlled substances or marijuana.
- Codifies the proclamation by the Office of the President that grants a pardon for simple possession of marijuana.
- Restores full political, civil, and other rights regarding this offense.
- Provides limitations on how these provisions apply.
- Repeals laws that conflict with these new rules.
Who It Names or Affects
- Individuals involved in the offense of simple possession of marijuana.
Terms To Know
- Codify
- To write a rule or action into official law so it becomes part of state statutes.
- Pardon
- An official act that forgives an offense and removes the legal punishment for it.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text provided does not specify exactly what limitations apply to this pardon.
- No effective date is listed in the available source material.
- It is unclear if this applies only to past convictions or also affects future cases.