100 lbs or less within a drug-free school zone (first offense)
felony
3 years
$5,000
100 lbs or less within a drug-free school zone (subsequent offense)
felony
9 years
$10,000
More than 100 lbs within a drug-free school zone (first offense)
felony
9 years
$10,000
More than 100 lbs within a drug-free school zone (subsequent offense)
felony
18 years
$15,000
Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)
Paraphernalia possession
misdemeanor
1 year
$50 - $100
Paraphernalia sale
misdemeanor
1 year
$1,000
Paraphernalia sale to a minor 3 or more years younger than seller
felony
18 months
$5,000
Details
Possession of one ounce or less of marijuana is a petty misdemeanor, punishable by up to 15 days in jail and a fine of $50 - $100 for the first offense. For subsequent offenses, the penalty increases to a possible one year in jail and a fine of $100 - $1,000. Possession of greater than one ounce is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of $100 - $1,000. For possession of eight ounces or greater, the penalty increases to up to 18 months in jail and a fine up to $5,000.
For a first offense, manufacture or distribution of 100 pounds or less of marijuana is punishable by up to 18 months in prison and a fine up to $5,000 For subsequent offenses, the penalty increases to a possible three years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. For amounts greater than 100 pounds the penalty can be up to three years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. For subsequent offenses, the penalty increases to a possible nine years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Distribution to a minor is punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine up to $5,000 for the first offense and up to nine years in prison and a fine up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses.
Distribution of 100 pounds or less within a drug-free school zone is punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine up to $5,000 for the first offense and up to nine years in prison and a fine up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses. For distribution of greater than 100 pounds within a drug-free school zone, the penalty increases to up to nine years in prison and a fine up to $10,000 for the first offense and up to 18 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000 for subsequent offenses.
Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of $50 - $100. Delivery of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000 unless the delivery was to a minor at least three years younger than the offender, in which case the penalty increases to a possible 18 months in jail and a fine up to $5,000.
Medical marijuana:
This state has medical marijuana laws enacted. Modern research suggests that cannabis is a valuable aid in the treatment of a wide range of clinical applications. These include pain relief, nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Marijuana is also a powerful appetite stimulant and emerging research suggests that marijuana's medicinal properties
may protect the body against some types of malignant tumors, and are neuroprotective.
For more information see NORML's Medical Marijuana section.
Hemp:
This state has an active hemp industry.
Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species cannabis sativa L. that contains minimal (less than
1%) amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the
primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Various parts of the plant can be utilized in the
making of textiles, paper, paints, clothing, plastics,
cosmetics, foodstuffs, insulation, animal feed, and
other products.
For more information see NORML's Industrial Use section.
NORML and the
NORML Foundation: 1600 K Street NW, Suite 501, Washington
DC, 20006-2832
Tel: (202) 483-5500 • Fax: (202) 483-0057 • Email: norml@norml.org
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