It is a violation to be under the influence of cannabis in a public place or to use marijuana in a public place, punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
The penalty for possession of three ounces or less of cannabis is up to one year imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000. Possession of more than three ounces is a felony and punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000.
The consequence for production, sale or distribution of less than one pound (or less than 25 plants) is a prison term of up to five years and a fine of up to $15,000. Production, sale or distribution of quantities greater than one pound is all subject to mandatory minimum sentences. The maximum possible penalty for any production, sale or delivery is 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. For quantities of one pound or more (or more than 24 plants) the punishment is a mandatory minimum sentence of one year imprisonment and a fine of not less than $5,000. Production, sale or distribution of five pounds or more (or more than 49 plants) results in a mandatory minimum prison term of three years and a fine of not less than $10,000. For quantities of 25 pounds or more (or more than 99 plants) the punishment is a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of not less than $15,000.
Any sale to a minor, at least three years younger than the seller, doubles the possible imprisonment time. Any sale on perimeters where minors are present is punishable by up to five years imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000.
It is also a violation to be present in a place where the individual knows that there is illicit drug activity taking place and is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $300.
Possession of paraphernalia may result in up to one year imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000. Sale or production of paraphernalia is punishable by up to nine years imprisonment and a fine of up to $30,000.
Any second conviction for a narcotic violation can double the possible penalties.
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