A bill for an act relating to the possession of small quantities of marijuana, and providing penalties.

HF 72 changes Iowa's penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana. It makes possessing 10 grams or less of marijuana (not offered for sale) a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine, instead of potential felony charges under current law. The bill repeals an existing law that previously treated small amounts as intent to deliver. This directly affects individuals caught with minimal personal use quantities, not commercial activity.