Possession |
Up to 1 oz | Civil penalty | None | $ 100 |
1 oz - less than 175 grams | Misdemeanor | 3 months | $ 575 |
175 – less than 1500 grams | Felony | 3 years | N/A** |
1500 – less than 3000 grams | Felony | 5 years | N/A** |
3000 – less than 4000 grams | Felony | 8 years | N/A** |
4000 – less than 5000 grams | Felony | 15 years | N/A** |
5000 grams or more | Felony | 2* - 25 years | N/A** |
Aggravating factors add increased incarceration |
* Mandatory minimum sentence |
** Maximum fines are at the discretion of the court for felony charges at sentencing. |
Distribution, Sale, or Manufacture |
Less than 1500 grams | Felony | 8 years | N/A** |
1500 – less than 4000 grams | Felony | 15 years | N/A** |
4000 grams or more | Felony | 2* - 25 years | N/A** |
Aggravating factors add increased incarceration |
* Mandatory minimum sentence |
** Maximum fines are at the discretion of the court for felony charges at sentencing. |
Hash & Concentrates |
Penalties for hashish are the same as for marijuana. Please see the marijuana penalties section for further details. |
Paraphernalia |
Use or possessesion of paraphernalia for the use or possession of less than 1 oz of marijuana | Civil penalty | None | $ 100 |
Use or possesses with the intent to use paraphernalia for the use of 1 oz or more of marijuana | Misdemeanor | 6 months | $ 1,000 |
Deliver or possesses with the intent to deliver | Felony | 2 years | N/A** |
Deliver to a minor who is under 18 years | Felony | 3 years | N/A** |
** Maximum fines are at the discretion of the court for felony charges at sentencing. |
Forfeiture |
All substances, raw materials, products, equipment, property, vehicles, research products, paraphernalia, money and other assets can be seized. |
Miscellaneous |
First time offenders may be placed on probation instead of sent to prison or fined. |