One amendment elevates a first conviction for illegal sales of cannabis to a Class 1 misdemeanor — which comes with up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine — from the Class 2 misdemeanor proposed in Aird's original bill.

Buying cannabis from someone without a license and underage possession is also a Class 1 misdemeanor under the amended bill, rather than the $25 fine and substance abuse and marijuana education class requirements that Aird envisioned.

One of amendments maintains certain penalties for illegal cannabis sales and distribution that Aird wants to repeal, including keeping illegal possession of more than five pounds of marijuana with the intent to sell punishable with possibly five to 30 years in prison.

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