Possession |
Personal Use |
Less than 10 g | Civil Offense | None | $ 100 |
10g - less than 50 lbs | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 1,000 |
50 lbs or more | Felony | 5 years* | $ 100,000 |
Offenses involving the use of marijuana in public carries a civil fine of up to $500 |
Increased fines for subsequent offenders |
With intent to distribute |
Less than 50 lbs | Felony | 5 years | $ 15,000 |
50 lbs or more** | Felony | 5 years* | $ 15,000 |
More than 50 lbs (drug kingpin) | Felony | 20* - 40 years | $ 1,000,000 |
In a school vehicle, or in, on, or within 1000 feet of an elementary or secondary school | Felony | 20 years | $ 20,000 |
Subsequent violation | Felony | 5* - 40 years | $ 40,000 |
Involving a minor | Felony | 20 years | $ 20,000 |
* Mandatory minimum sentence |
** Subsequent offense carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 2 years |
Trafficking |
More than 5 - less than 45 kg | Felony | 10 years | $ 10,000 |
45 kg or more | Felony | 25 years | $ 50,000 |
In possession of a firearm while trafficking | Felony | 5* - 20 years | N/A |
* Mandatory minimum sentence |
Cultivation |
See Possession section for details. |
Hash & Concentrates |
Penalties for hashish are the same as for marijuana. Please see the marijuana penalties section for further details. |
Paraphernalia |
Possession of drug paraphernalia | Civil Offense | None | $ 0 |
Sale/Advertising distribution of drug paraphernalia | Misdemeanor | None | $ 500 |
Subsequent violation | Misdemeanor | 2 years | $ 2,000 |
Selling to a minor who is at least 3 years younger | Misdemeanor | 8 years | $ 15,000 |
Possession/Sale controlled paraphernalia | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 1,000 |
Paraphernalia includes all equipment and materials used in the use, manufacture, or distribution of marijuana. |