Possession of less than 1.25 ounces is a civil crime, resulting in a fine of $200 - $400. Possession of 1.25 ounces or more is seen as evidence of intent to distribute and is punished as such.
Possession of a usable quantity of cannabis is lawful if at the time of the possession the person has an authenticated copy of a medical record demonstrating that the person has a physician's recommendation.
Production of five plants or less of cannabis is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. For more than five plants, the penalties raise to up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. For more than 100 plants the possible punishment is up to five years imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000. For any quantity of plants greater than 500, the penalties raise to up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.
The sentence for sale of cannabis is up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,000. The penalties rise to up to five years imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000 if the sale was made to a minor or if it occurred within 1,000 feet of a school or on a school bus.
Possession of more than one pound of cannabis is considered trafficking and is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
Possession and personal use of paraphernalia is a civil crime resulting in a fine of $200. The sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to six months imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000, unless the sale was to a minor, in which case the penalty raises to up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
Upon conviction, the court might suspend or revoke the professional license of the individual.
Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized cannabis to some extent. Generally, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small quantity for personal consumption. The conduct is considered as a minor traffic offence.
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