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S 378 98th Congress Senate

A bill to increase the penalties for smuggling quantities of marihuana exceeding 1,000 pounds.

Introduced: February 2, 1983 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Crime preventionCriminal procedure and sentencingDrugs and narcoticsMarijuana
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Narcotic trafficNarcotics and crimeSentences (Criminal procedure)Smuggling
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This bill died when the 98th Congress ended
It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Feb 22, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Feb 2, 1983
Introduced in Senate
Feb 2, 1983
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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 Latest action February 22, 1983

Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to increase penalties (in conformity with the Controlled Substances Act) for smuggling quantities of marihuana exceeding 1,000 pounds. Prescribes a prison sentence of up to 15 years and an optional fine of up to $125,000.

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  • HR 3461 Identical bill A bill to increase the penalties for smuggling quantities of marihuana exceeding one thousand pounds.
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