Courts would order treatment for underage marijuana possession

People under 21 would be subject to a civil penalty for using or possessing marijuana, and courts would order treatment or education. This applies to people younger than 21 who use or possess marijuana or marijuana products. For people 18 or older, the civil penalty may be up to $25, and the court must order treatment or education, or both, if available. For juveniles, the court must order available treatment or education, or both, and treats the child as delinquent for certain listed juvenile-court provisions. Law-enforcement officers may possess marijuana when needed for their duties.

In a trial for underage marijuana possession, an officer could testify about an approved field test of plant material. This applies to trials for violating the rule against marijuana use or possession by people under 21. Before trial, the accused must receive written notice of the right to request a full chemical analysis. The accused or their lawyer may ask the court for that analysis before trial. The court must order it and set rules for handling the evidence. The notice and any request for a full chemical analysis must come before trial.