First Offender GWL

[shabam]

Marijuana was removed as a disqualifier with SB-308. As long as your MJ charge, and any sentence is over for 5 years, with no other offenses, then you may get your permit.

When did this happen?

 

[drtybykr]

When did this happen?

June 8th 2010 I believe.

ETA: As passed version of the bill.
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/pdf/sb308.pdf

Relevant portions:

409 (b) Licensing exceptions.
410 (1) As used in this subsection, the term:
411 (A) 'Controlled substance' means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included
412 in the definition of controlled substances in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21.
413 (B) 'Convicted' means a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt by a court of competent
414 jurisdiction or the acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere, irrespective of the pendency
415 or availability of an appeal or an application for collateral relief.
416 (C) 'Dangerous drug' means any drug defined as such in Code Section 16-13-71.
417 (2) No weapons carry license shall be issued to:
418 (A) Any person under 21 years of age;
. . .

442 (I) Any person who has been convicted of any misdemeanor involving the use or
443 possession of a controlled substance and has not been free of all restraint or supervision
444 in connection therewith or free of:
445 (i) A second conviction of any misdemeanor involving the use or possession of a
446 controlled substance; or
447 (ii) Any conviction under subparagraphs (E) through (G) of this paragraph
448 for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application . . .

 

[Go Navy!]

I had a first offender charge (not a minor thing). I met all the stips of my probation and now have a GFL and buy on a regular basis.