Possession |
50 g or less | Disorderly Person | 6 months | $ 1,000 |
More than 50 g | Crime | 1.5 years | $ 25,000 |
Within 1000 feet of a school adds 100 hours of community service, as well as an additional fine. |
Distribution |
Less than 1 oz | Crime | 1.5 years | $ 25,000 |
1 oz - less than 5 lbs | Crime | 3* - 5 years | $ 25,000 |
5 - less than 25 lbs | Crime | 5* - 10 years | $ 150,000 |
25 lbs or more | Crime | 10* - 20 years | $ 300,000 |
Within 1000 feet of a school or school bus | Crime | 3* - 5 years | $ 150,000 |
Includes possession with the intent to distribute |
To minors or pregnant women carries a double term of imprisonment and fine. |
* Mandatory minimum sentence |
Cultivation |
1 oz - less than 5 lbs (less than 10 plants) | Crime | 3* - 5 years | $ 25,000 |
5 - less than 25 lbs (10 - less than 50 plants) | Crime | 5* - 10 years | $ 150,000 |
More than 25 lbs (50 plants or more) | Crime | 10* - 20 years | $ 300,000 |
* Mandatory minimum sentence |
Hash & Concentrates |
Possession of 5 g or less | Disorderly Person | 6 months | $ 1,000 |
Possession of more than 5 g | Crime | 6 months | $ 25,000 |
Manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent of less than 5 g | Crime | 18 months | $ 10,000 |
Manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent of 5 g - less than 1 lb | Crime | 3* - 5 years | $ 25,000 |
Manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent of 1 lb - less than 5 lbs | Crime | 5* - 10 years | $ 150,000 |
Manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent of 5 lbs or more | Crime | 10* - 20 years | $ 300,000 |
Within 1000 feet of a school or school bus | Crime | 3* - 5 years | $ 150,000 |
* Mandatory minimum sentence |
Paraphernalia |
Possession or use of paraphernalia | Disorderly Person | 6 months | $ 1,000 |
Sale of paraphernalia | Crime | 18 months | $ 10,000 |
Miscellaneous |
Failure to turn over marijuana to a police officer is a misdemeanor. Being under the influence of marijuana is a misdemeanor. Potential punishment is listed below in Penalty Details. |
If under 17 year, driving privileges shall be suspended for 6 months - 2 years |