Effective November 2, 1951 Statutes at Large 65 Stat. 767 | Public law 82-255 | |
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Long title An Act to amend the penalty provisions applicable to persons convicted of violating certain narcotic laws, and for other purposes. Nicknames Marihuana and Narcotic Law Violators Act of 1951 Enacted by the 82nd United States Congress | ||
The Boggs Act of 1952 amended the Narcotic Drugs Import and Export Act and set mandatory sentences for drug convictions. A first offense conviction for marijuana possession carried a minimum sentence of 2 to 10 years and a fine of up to $20,000.
History
The act was sponsored by Hale Boggs, a Louisiana Democrat.
On November 2, 1951, Harry S. Truman signed the act into law.
On January 4, 1952, under the provisions of the act, over 500 were arrested.
References
Boggs Act of 1952 Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA