BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2559: Marijuana home cultivation

Allowing nonmedical home cultivation of marijuana.

Summary

Authorizes an adult age 21 or over to possess six or less marijuana plants and up to 24-ounces of useable marijuana harvested from the plants.
Specifies no more than six marijuana plants may be grown or possessed on the premises of a single housing unit under the authorization, regardless of the number of residents living on the premises.
Specifies the authorization does not apply to the possession of marijuana plants or useable marijuana possessed or seized at a location other than the premises of the housing unit in which the marijuana plants were grown.
Specifies the authorization may not be construed to prevent or restrict a property owner from prohibiting the cultivation of marijuana plants by a renter or lessee upon or within the property under the terms of a rental agreement, lease, or other contract.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2559), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to home cultivation of marijuana;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 18, 2018Referred to Finance.
Jan 16, 2018COG - Majority; do pass.
Jan 10, 2018First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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