Marihuana Control Act

Summary

Marihuana Control Act - Provides that the possession of not more than one ounce of marihuana for private use, or the transfer of not more than one ounce of marihuana without profit for private use, shall not constitute a crime against the United States. Provides for a civil penalty of not more than $100 for such possession or transfer.

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Timeline

1. 17 April 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 April 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 17 April 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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