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The possession of 30 grams or less of cannabis is a misdemeanour punishable by up to one year imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000. For first time offenders, the court might consider a conditional discharge. For possession of over 30 grams, the sentences range from 6 months - 3 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
The production, delivery or sale of 30 grams or less is a misdemeanour, punishable by up to one year imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000. Production or delivery of over 30 grams is a felony, punishable by six months - three years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. For production or delivery of any quantity of ten pounds or more the penalties range from 2 - 8 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Any sale within 1,000 feet of a school, public park or a family housing complex, or any sale on a school bus might result in 2 - 8 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000. Sale to a minor is punishable by 6 months - 3 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000.
Possession of paraphernalia can be a misdemeanour if it is committed dangerously, and is punishable by jail time for a fixed term of not more than one year and a fine of not more than $5,000. There is no mention in the statute of what “dangerously” signifies. Possession of paraphernalia can be a felony if the individual has a previous judgment or conviction for this offence, and is punishable by imprisonment for a fixed term of one and one-half years and a fine of not more than $10,000.
Knowingly visiting a location where narcotics are used is a misdemeanour, punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
An individual convicted of dealing or possessing cannabis will have his operator’s license suspended, his existing motor vehicle registration suspended, and his ability to register motor vehicles to be suspended.
Conditional release: The state authorizes conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for individuals facing their first prosecutions. Generally, conditional release lets an individual opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully finishing probation, the person's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
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