BOISE, IDAHO (CBS2) — Idaho legislator Rep. Bruce Skaug has proposed a bill that would impose a minimum fine for misdemeanor marijuana possession in the state.
Rep. Skaug, Nampa (R) mentioned during Thursday’s House Judiciary Rules & Administration hearing that a judge encouraged him to set a fee for misdemeanor marijuana possession.
“Right now we have no baseline for fines on marijuana, we have one judge that charges only $2.50 for misdemeanor marijuana fines and others that are $500.”
Skaug’s proposed legislation would set the minimum fine at $300 for individuals caught with 3 ounces or less of marijuana. In Idaho, possessing more than 3 ounces is classified as a felony.
“We do not want this to become a marijuana state,” Skaug said during the hearing.
A similar bill was introduced last year by Rep. Skaug where the minimum fine would have been $420 however, it did not make it to the Governor’s desk.
The committee voted to introduce the bill. Further hearing is expected before it heads to the House floor.
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho legislator Rep. Bruce Skaug hasproposed a bill advocating for a minimum fine for misdemeanor marijuana possession in the state.Rep. Bruc Read More
