A bill that would reduce penalties for marijuana possession statewide is moving closer to a vote by lawmakers in Harrisburg.The measure that moved toward a possible House vote would make possession of a small amount of marijuana a summary offense, not a misdemeanor.The punishment for a first time offense would be a maximum fine of $300 and no jail time.

A bill that would reduce penalties for marijuana possession statewide is moving closer to a vote by lawmakers in Harrisburg.


The measure that moved toward a possible House vote would make possession of a small amount of marijuana a summary offense, not a misdemeanor.

The punishment for a first time offense would be a maximum fine of $300 and no jail time.