Possession |
Personal Use |
| Up to 1 oz | No penalty | None | $ 0 |
| 28.5 grams or less, over 18 years, and occurred on school grounds | Misdemeanor | 10 days | $ 500 |
| 28.5 grams or less, under 18 years | Misdemeanor | 10 days* | $ 250 |
| More than 28.5 grams | Misdemeanor | 6 months | $ 500 |
With Intent to Distribute |
| Any amount | Misdemeanor | 6 months | $ 500 |
| *Detention center |
Sale or Delivery |
| Any amount | Misdemeanor | 6 months | $ 500 |
| Gift of 28.5 grams or less | No penalty | N/A | $ 100 |
| Over 18 years to an individual 14-17 years | Felony | 3 - 5 years | N/A |
| Over 18 years to an individual under 14 years | Felony | 3 - 7 years | N/A |
Cultivation |
| Up to 6 plants | No penalty | None | $ 0 |
| 6 plants or more | Misdemeanor | 6 months | $ 500 |
Hash & Concentrates |
| Up to 8 g | No penalty | None | $ 0 |
| 8 g or more | Misdemeanor | 6 months | $ 500 |
| Unauthorized manufacture | N/A | 16 months - 3 years | $ 500 |
| Chemical manufacture | N/A | 3 - 7 years | $ 50,000 |
Paraphernalia |
| Sale, delivery, possession with intent, and manufacture with intent | Misdemeanor | 15 days - 6 months | $ 500 |
| Involving a minor at least 3 years junior | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 1,000 |
Forfeiture |
| Vehicles and other property may be seized for controlled substance violations. |
Miscellaneous |
| Using a minor in the unlawful sale or transport of marijuana is a Felony punishable by 3-7 years imprisonment. Inducing a minor to use marijuana is also a Felony punishable by 3-7 years imprisonment. |
| Any violation of the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act results in a fine up to $150. |
| A person who participates in the illegal marketing of marijuana is liable for civil damages. |
| It is a Misdemeanor to loiter in a public place with the intent to commit certain controlled substances offenses. |
| A controlled substance conviction can result in suspension of driving privileges. |
