Kentucky

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Drugged Driving

Laws, Limits and Penalties

OffensePenaltyIncarceration  Max. Fine  

Possession

Less than 8 ozMisdemeanor45 days$ 250

Sale or Trafficking

Less than 8 oz (first offense)Misdemeanor1 year$ 500
Less than 8 oz (subsequent offense)Felony1 - 5 years$ 10,000
8 oz - 5 lbs (first offense)Felony1 - 5 years$ 10,000
8 oz - 5 lbs (subsequent offense)Felony5 - 10 years$ 10,000
5 lbs or more (first offense)Felony5 - 10 years$ 10,000
5 lbs or more (subsequent offense)Felony10 - 20 years$ 10,000
To a minor (first offense)Felony5 - 10 years$ 10,000
To a minor (subsequent offense)Felony10 - 20 years$ 10,000
Within 1000 yards of a school or parkFelony1 - 5 years$ 10,000

Cultivation

Less than 5 plants (first offense)Misdemeanor1 year$ 500
Less than 5 plants (subsequent offense)Felony1 - 5 years$ 10,000
5 plants or more (first offense)Felony1 - 5 years$ 10,000
5 plants or more (subsequent offense)Felony5 - 10 years$ 10,000

Hash & Concentrates

Penalties for hashish are the same as for marijuana. Please see the marijuana penalties section for further details.

Paraphernalia

Possession of paraphernaliaMisdemeanor1 year$ 500

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