The consequence for possession of a small quantity (less than 42.5 grams) of marijuana is a fine of up to $200 and possible requirement of drug education. Possession of 42.5 grams or more of cannabis is punishable by up to five years imprisonment and a fine up to $10,000. Possession of 10 kilograms or more of cannabis raises the penalty to a fine up to $250,000 and up to 20 years in prison. Possession of 50 kilograms or more results in up to 25 years imprisonment and a fine up to $500,000. For any possession of 100 kilograms or over, the sentence is up to 30 years in prison and a fine up to $1,000,000.
Possession of more than 1.4 grams in a motor vehicle (except in the trunk) is punishable by up to one year imprisonment.
Conditional discharge is possible for first time violation.
For distribution of a small quantity of cannabis (42.5 grams or less) for no remuneration, the penalty is a fine of up to $200 and possible requirement of drug education. For sale of any quantity less than 5 kilograms the punishment is up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000. Sale of 5 kilograms or more results in up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine up to $250,000. For sale of 25 kilograms or more, the penalties raise to a possible 25 years imprisonment and a fine up to $500,000. Sale of 50 kilograms or over is punishable by up to 30 years imprisonment and a fine up to $1,000,000.
The consequence for sale to a minor is up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine up to $250,000. Sale within a school area, park zone, public housing area or near a drug treatment facility raises the penalty to up to 15 years in prison and a fine up to $100,000.
The importing of 50 kilograms or more into Minnesota is punishable by up to 35 years imprisonment and a fine up to $1,250,000.
Driver's licenses might be suspended for 30 days if the violation was committed while driving a motor vehicle.
Conditional release: The state authorizes conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for individuals facing their first prosecutions. Typically, 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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