Possession for Personal Use:
The possession of up to one ounce or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor that has been deemed punishable by up to twelve months of imprisonment and/or paying a fine up to $1,000. The possession of over one ounce of marijuana is a felony that is punishable by a minimum imprisonment of up to one year and a maximum of up to ten years.
Possession with Intent to Distribute:
Possession with intent to distribute 10 pounds or less of marijuana is a felony punishable by a minimum of 1 and maximum of 10 years imprisonment. Possession of over 10 pounds but less than 2,000 pounds is punishable by a minimum of 5 years and maximum of 30 years imprisonment and a fine of $100,000. Possession of 2,000 pounds or more but less than 10,000 pounds is punishable by a minimum of 7 years and maximum of 30 years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000. Possession of 10,000 pounds or more is punishable by a minimum of 15 years and maximum of 30 years imprisonment and a fine of $1,000,000.
Possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school grounds, a park, or a housing project, or in a drug-free zone is a felony punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $20,000 for a first offense. A second or subsequent offense is punishable by a minimum of 5 years and maximum of 40 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $40,000. It is an affirmative defense that the conduct took place entirely within a private residence, no one 17 years old or younger was present, and the conduct was not committed for financial gain.
Sale or delivery of 10 pounds or less of marijuana is a felony punishable by a minimum of 1 and maximum of 10 years imprisonment. Sale or delivery of over 10 pounds but less than 2,000 pounds is punishable by a minimum of 5 years and maximum of 30 years imprisonment and a fine of $100,000. Sale or delivery of 2,000 pounds or more but less than 10,000 pounds is punishable by a minimum of 7 years and maximum of 30 years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000. Sale or delivery of 10,000 pounds or more is punishable by a minimum of 15 years and maximum of 30 years imprisonment and a fine of $1,000,000.
Sale or delivery within 1,000 feet of school grounds, a park, or a housing project, or in a drug-free zone is a felony punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $20,000 for a first offense. A second or subsequent offense is punishable by a minimum of 5 years and maximum of 40 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $40,000. It is an affirmative defense that the conduct took place entirely within a private residence, no one 17 years old or younger was present, and the conduct was not committed for financial gain.
Cultivation of 10 pounds or less of marijuana is a felony punishable by a minimum of 1 and maximum of 10 years imprisonment. Cultivation of over 10 pounds but less than 2,000 pounds is punishable by a minimum of 5 years and maximum of 30 years imprisonment and a fine of $100,000. Cultivation of 2,000 pounds or more but less than 10,000 pounds is punishable by a minimum of 7 years and maximum of 30 years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000. Cultivation of 10,000 pounds or more is punishable by a minimum of 15 years and maximum of 30 years imprisonment and a fine of $1,000,000.
Offense |
Penalty |
Incarceration |
  Max. Fine  |
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Possession |
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Personal Use | ||||
1 oz. or less |
Misdemeanor |
1 year |
$1,000 |
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More than 1 oz. |
Felony |
1-10 years |
N/A |
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With Intent To Distribute | ||||
10 lbs. or less |
Felony |
1-10 years |
N/A |
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10 lbs. – 2000 lbs. |
Felony |
5 – 30 years |
$100,000 |
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2000 lbs. – 10,000 lbs. |
Felony |
7 – 30 years |
$250,000 |
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More than 10,000 lbs. |
Felony |
15 – 30 years |
$1,000,000 |
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Within 1,000 feet of school grounds, a park, or a housing project, or in a drug free zone. |
Felony |
20-40 years |
$40,000 |
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Sale or Delivery |
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10 lbs. or less |
Felony |
1-10 years |
N/A |
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10 lbs. – 2000 lbs. |
Felony |
5 – 30 years |
$100,000 |
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2000 lbs. – 10,000 lbs. |
Felony |
7 – 30 years |
$250,000 |
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More than 10,000 lbs. |
Felony |
15 – 30 years |
$1,000,000 |
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Within 1,000 feet of school grounds, a park, or a housing project, or in a drug free zone. |
Felony |
20-40 years |
$40,000 |
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Cultivation |
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10 lbs. or less |
Felony |
1-10 years |
N/A |
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10 lbs. – 2000 lbs. |
Felony |
5 – 30 years |
$100,000 |
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2000 lbs. – 10,000 lbs. |
Felony |
7 – 30 years |
$250,000 |
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More than 10,000 lbs. |
Felony |
15 – 30 years |
$1,000,000 |
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Within 1,000 feet of school grounds, a park, or a housing project, or in a drug free zone. |
Felony |
20-40 years |
$40,000 |
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Hash & Concentrates |
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Possession |
Felony |
1-15 years |
N/A |
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Manufacturing, distributing, selling, or possessing with the intent to distribute. |
Felony |
5 – 30 years |
N/A |
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Subsequent offenses carry stricter penalties. | ||||
Paraphernalia |
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Possession or sale of paraphernalia |
Misdemeanor |
1 year |
$1,000 |
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Second and third offenses carry additional penalties and fines. | ||||
Miscellaneous |
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Abandoning marijuana in a public place. |
Misdemeanor |
1 year |
$1,000 |
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Involving a minor. |
Felony |
5 – 20 years |
$20,000 |
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Distribution of marijuana flavored product. |
Misdemeanor |
N/A |
$500 |
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Use of any communications facility |
Felony |
1-4 years |
$30,000 |
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Any conviction of a marijuana possession, sale, or cultivation offense results in suspension of driving license. |
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