Possession of up to four ounces of cannabis is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 for the first violation. A subsequent violation is punishable by up to five years imprisonment and a fine of up to $3,000. Possession of four ounces or over of cannabis is punishable by up to five years imprisonment and a fine of up to $2,000 for a first offence. Subsequent violations are punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000. Possession of any quantity within 1500 feet of a school adds a two-year minimum mandatory penalty to run consecutively with any other sentence imposed.
Production, delivery or sale of cannabis is punishable by up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000. Sale to a minor adds a two-year mandatory minimum penalty to run consecutively with any other sentence. Sale within 1500 feet of a school, public housing project or day care center adds a three-year mandatory minimum penalty to run consecutively with any other sentence.
Possession of paraphernalia results in up to three months imprisonment and a fine of up to $500. If the possession of paraphernalia happens within 1500 feet of a school, an additional one year mandatory minimum penalty is imposed to run consecutively with any other sentence.
Conviction of any offence involving cannabis allows the court to recommend to the licensing boards within the state that the offender's license to practice or carry on his profession be suspended or revoked.
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