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Kansas
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession (personal use)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount (first offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor or felony</td> <td class="report">10 - 42 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Five or more plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">138 - 204 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale (or possession with intent to sale)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">14 - 51 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$300,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of school</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

46 - 83 months

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$300,00</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession for personal use</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession for cultivation of more than 5 plants</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor or felony</td> <td class="report">10 - 42 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr></tbody></table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of any amount of marijuana for personal use is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. For a second conviction the penalty increases to 10 - 42 months in jail and a fine of up to $100,000.
Possession with intent to sell or actual sale is punishable by 14 -51 months in jail and a fine of up to $300,000. Probation is possible for sentences of less than 32 months. Sale or possession with intent within 1,000 feet of a school is punishable by 46 - 83 months in prison and a fine of up to $300,000.
Manufacture of a controlled substance is punishable by 138 - 204 months in prison.
Possession of paraphernalia for personal us is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. Possession of paraphernalia that would be used for planting or growing more than five marijuana plants is punishable by 10 - 42 months in jail and a fine of up to $100,000.
</td></tr></tbody></table> Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Marijuana tax stamps: This state has a marijuana tax stamp law enacted. This law mandates that those who possess marijuana are legally required to purchase and affix state-issued stamps onto his or her contraband. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or criminal sanction. For more information, see NORML's report Marijuana Tax Stamp Laws And Penalties .






Kentucky
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 8 oz (first offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 8 oz (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000 - $10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">8 oz or more</td> <td class="report" colspan="3" align="center">see Sale or Trafficking</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 5 plants (first offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 5 plants (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000 - $10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 plants or more (first offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000 - $10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 plants or more (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 - 10 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000 - $10,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Trafficking </td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 8 oz</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">8 oz to 5 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

1 - 5 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000 - $10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 lbs or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 - 10 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000- $10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale to minor (first offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

5 - 10 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000 - $10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale to minor (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 -20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000 - $10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of school</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000 - $10,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession (first offense) </td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000 - $10,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">Any first conviction of a minor causes driver's license suspension for 1 year.
Any subsequent conviction of a minor causes driver's license suspension for 2 years. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of less than eight ounces of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $500. For subsequent offenses, the penalties increase to 1 - 5 years in jail and a fine of $1,000 - $10,000. Possession of eight ounces or more is considered possession with intent to sell and is charged as trafficking.
Sale or delivery (trafficking) of less than eight ounces is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $500. The penalties for sale or delivery of eight ounces or greater are 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $10,000. Sale or delivery of five pounds or more is punishable by 5 - 10 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $10,000.
Any sale to a minor is punishable by 5 - 10 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $10,000 for a first offense, and 10 - 20 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $10,000 for a second or subsequent offense.
Any sale within 1,000 feet of a school is punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $10,000.
Cultivation of less than five plants is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $500. For subsequent offenses, the penalties increase to 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $10,000. For cultivation of five plants or more, the penalties are 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $10,000. For subsequent offenses the penalties increase to 5 - 10 years in prison and fines of $1,000 - $10,000.
Possession of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor for the first offense, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $500. Subsequent offenses are punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $10,000.
Minors convicted of drug offenses are also subject to suspension of their driver's licenses for one year for the first offense and two years for the second offense.
</td></tr></tbody></table> Hemp: This state has an active hemp industry. Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species cannabis sativa L. that contains minimal (less than 1%) amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Various parts of the plant can be utilized in the making of textiles, paper, paints, clothing, plastics, cosmetics, foodstuffs, insulation, animal feed, and other products. For more information see NORML's Industrial Use section.
Marijuana tax stamps: This state has a marijuana tax stamp law enacted. This law mandates that those who possess marijuana are legally required to purchase and affix state-issued stamps onto his or her contraband. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or criminal sanction. For more information, see NORML's report Marijuana Tax Stamp Laws And Penalties .






Louisiana
<nobr> mandatory </nobr> <!--
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount (first offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount (second offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor or felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount (third or subsequent offense) </td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Possession within 1,000 feet of school, church or public housing </td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">MMS* of 1/2 maximum penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Mandatory minimum sentence.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation (or possession with intent to sale)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 60 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 - 30 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">60 - 2,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 - 60 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000 - $100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">2,000 - 10,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">20 - 80 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000 - $400,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 10,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">50 - 80 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$400,000 - $1,000,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale to minor at least 3 years younger than the seller</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">double penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right">double penalty</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale within 1,000 feet of school, or specifed areas</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">MMS* of 1/2 maximum penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Mandatory minimum sentence.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession or sale (first offense) </td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession or sale (second offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession or sale (third offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor or felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of any amount of marijuana is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500 for a first offense. For a second offense the penalties increase to up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $2,000. A third or subsequent offense increases the penalty to up to 20 years in prison.
Cultivation or sale, or possession with intent to distribute less than 60 pounds of marijuana is punishable by 5 - 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. For greater than 60 pounds of marijuana the penalty increases to 10 - 60 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000 - $100,000. For greater than 2,000 pounds the punishment ranges from 20 - 80 years in prison and a fine of $100,000 - $400,000. For greater than 10,000 pounds the penalty increases to 50 - 80 years in prison and a fine of $400,000 - $1,000,000.
Any sale to a minor at least three years younger than the seller doubles the possible penalties.
For felony possession or sale within 1,000 feet of a school, religious building or public housing the penalty includes a mandatory minimum sentence of at least one half of the maximum penalty for the offense.
Possession or sale of paraphernalia is punished by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500 for the first offense. For a second offense, the penalty increases to up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. For a third offense, the penalty is up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
</td></tr></tbody> </table> Mandatory minimum sentence: When someone is convicted of an offense punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence, the judge must sentence the defendant to the mandatory minimum sentence or to a higher sentence. The judge has no power to sentence the defendant to less time than the mandatory minimum. A prisoner serving an MMS for a federal offense and for most state offenses will not be eligible for parole. Even peaceful marijuana smokers sentenced to "life MMS" must serve a life sentence with no chance of parole.
Marijuana tax stamps: This state has a marijuana tax stamp law enacted. This law mandates that those who possess marijuana are legally required to purchase and affix state-issued stamps onto his or her contraband. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or criminal sanction. For more information, see NORML's report Marijuana Tax Stamp Laws And Penalties .






Maine
<nobr> decriminalized </nobr> <!--
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Usable amount with proof of physician's recommendation</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">none</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">"Usable Amount"</td> <td class="report">civil violation</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200 - $400</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1.25 oz or more</td> <td class="report" colspan="3" align="center">Presumption of Sale, Rebuttable</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 plants or less</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 - 100 plants</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">100 - 500 plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 500 plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$20,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 lb or less</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 lb - 20 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

5 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report">20 lbs or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale to minor or within 1,000 feet of a school or on a school bus</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

5 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession and use </td> <td class="report">civil violation</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale to a minor</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">Any conviction may cause professional license suspension or revocation.</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of less than 1.25 ounces is a civil violation, punishable by a fine of $200 - $400. Possession of 1.25 ounces or more is considered evidence of intent to distribute and is punished as such (see below).
Possession of a usable amount of marijuana 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.
Cultivation of five plants or less of marijuana is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. For greater than five plants, the penalties increase to up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. For greater than 100 plants the possible punishment is up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. For any amount of plants greater than 500, the penalties increase to up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.
The penalty for sale of marijuana is up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,000. The penalties increase to up to five years in prison 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 greater than one pound of marijuana 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 violation punishable by a fine of $200. The sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to six months in prison and a fine of up to $1,000, unless the sale was to a minor, in which case the penalty increases to up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
Upon conviction, the court may suspend or revoke the professional license of the offender.
</td></tr></tbody> </table> Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.
Medical marijuana: This state has medical marijuana laws enacted. Modern research suggests that cannabis is a valuable aid in the treatment of a wide range of clinical applications. These include pain relief, nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Marijuana is also a powerful appetite stimulant and emerging research suggests that marijuana's medicinal properties may protect the body against some types of malignant tumors, and are neuroprotective. For more information see NORML's Medical Marijuana section.
Hemp: This state has an active hemp industry. Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species cannabis sativa L. that contains minimal (less than 1%) amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Various parts of the plant can be utilized in the making of textiles, paper, paints, clothing, plastics, cosmetics, foodstuffs, insulation, animal feed, and other products. For more information see NORML's Industrial Use section.








Maryland
<nobr> mandatory </nobr> <!--
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 50 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$15,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">50 lbs or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years MMS*</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of school or on a school bus</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

20 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Bringing 5 to 45 kg into state</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

10 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Bringing 45 kg or more into state</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">25 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Mandatory minimum sentence.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possesion, use, sale, or advertising (first offense) </td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession or sale (second and subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor or felony</td> <td class="report">2 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">Any second or subsequent conviction can double first offense penalty.</td></tr></tbody></table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession or use of any amount of marijuana is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Cultivation, delivery or sale of less than 50 pounds of marijuana is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000. For 50 pounds or more, the penalties increase to a five-year mandatory minimum sentence and a fine of up to $100,000. If the sale occurs within 1,000 feet of a school, while the school is in session, or on a school bus, the penalty is up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.
Bringing 5 - 45 kilograms of marijuana into the state is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Transporting 45 kilograms or more into the state is punishable by up to 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.
Possession, use or sale of paraphernalia is a criminal fine of $500 for the first offense. For a second or subsequent offense, the penalties increase to a term of up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $2,000.
For any second or subsequent conviction, the sentence may double from that for a first offense.
</td></tr></tbody></table> Mandatory minimum sentence: When someone is convicted of an offense punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence, the judge must sentence the defendant to the mandatory minimum sentence or to a higher sentence. The judge has no power to sentence the defendant to less time than the mandatory minimum. A prisoner serving an MMS for a federal offense and for most state offenses will not be eligible for parole. Even peaceful marijuana smokers sentenced to "life MMS" must serve a life sentence with no chance of parole.
Medical marijuana: This state has medical marijuana laws enacted. Modern research suggests that cannabis is a valuable aid in the treatment of a wide range of clinical applications. These include pain relief, nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Marijuana is also a powerful appetite stimulant and emerging research suggests that marijuana's medicinal properties may protect the body against some types of malignant tumors, and are neuroprotective. For more information see NORML's Medical Marijuana section.
Hemp: This state has an active hemp industry. Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species cannabis sativa L. that contains minimal (less than 1%) amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Various parts of the plant can be utilized in the making of textiles, paper, paints, clothing, plastics, cosmetics, foodstuffs, insulation, animal feed, and other products. For more information see NORML's Industrial Use section.






Massachusetts
<nobr> conditional </nobr> <nobr> mandatory </nobr> <!--
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount (first offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months*</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Probation with records sealed upon completion of probation.
**Probation possible.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 50 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">50 to 100 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 year MMS*** up to 2.5 - 15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500 - $10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">100 to 2,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years MMS*** up to 15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,500 - $25,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">2,000 to 10,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years MMS*** up to 15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000 - $50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 10,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 years MMS*** up to 15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$20,000 - $200,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of school</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">additional 2 years MMS*** up to 15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000 - $10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">***Mandatory minimum sentence.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia, manufacture, possession or sale </td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 2 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500 - $5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale to a minor</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000 - $5,000</td></tr></tbody></table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of any amount of marijuana is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500. For first time offenders, the court will sentence the offender to probation and upon successful completion of the probation period, the offender's record will be sealed. For subsequent offenses, probation may still be possible.
Cultivation, delivery or sale of less than 50 pounds of marijuana is punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. For 50 pounds or more, the penalty increases to a mandatory minimum of one year in prison and a possible range of 2.5 - 15 years in prison and a fine of $500 - $10,000. For cultivation or sale of 100 pounds or more the mandatory minimum sentence is three years and up to 15 years in prison, along with a fine of $2,500 - $25,000. For 2,000 pounds or more, the penalties increase to a mandatory minimum 5-year sentence up to 15 years in prison and a fine of $5,000 - $50,000. For any amount of 10,000 pounds or more, the mandatory minimum sentence is 10 years with up to 15 years in prison possible and a fine of $20,000 - $200,000.
Sale of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school adds another 2-year mandatory minimum sentence for sale and can go as high as an additional 15 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $10,000.
The manufacture or sale of paraphernalia is punishable by 1 - 2 years in prison and a fine of $500 - $5,000, unless the sale was to a minor, in which case the penalty is 3 - 5 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $5,000.
</td></tr></tbody></table> Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Mandatory minimum sentence: When someone is convicted of an offense punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence, the judge must sentence the defendant to the mandatory minimum sentence or to a higher sentence. The judge has no power to sentence the defendant to less time than the mandatory minimum. A prisoner serving an MMS for a federal offense and for most state offenses will not be eligible for parole. Even peaceful marijuana smokers sentenced to "life MMS" must serve a life sentence with no chance of parole.
Marijuana tax stamps: This state has a marijuana tax stamp law enacted. This law mandates that those who possess marijuana are legally required to purchase and affix state-issued stamps onto his or her contraband. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or criminal sanction. For more information, see NORML's report Marijuana Tax Stamp Laws And Penalties .






Michigan
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Marijuana use*</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">90 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount*</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">In a park*</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor or felony</td> <td class="report">2 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Conditional discharge possible.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 20 plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">4 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">20 to 200 plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">7 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">200 or more plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale </td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Distribution without remuneration</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 5 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">4 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 to 45 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">7 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">45 kg or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale**</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">90 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">**Preceded by cease and desist order, and if complied with, it is a complete defense to the charges.</td></tr></tbody></table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> The penalty for the use of marijuana is up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $100.
Possession of marijuana in any amount is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000, unless the possession occurred in a public or private park, which increases the penalty to a possible 2 years in prison.
Conditional discharge is available in all use and possession cases.
Distribution of marijuana without remuneration is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. For cultivation of less than 20 plants or sale of less than 5 kilograms, the punishment is up to four years in jail and a fine of up to $20,000. For cultivation of 20 or more plants or sale of 5 kilograms or more, the punishment is up to seven years in prison and a fine up to $500,000. Cultivation of 200 or more plants or sale of 45 kilograms or more is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000,000.
The sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. The arrest for sale of paraphernalia is preceded by a cease and desist order, and if the order is complied with, it is a complete defense to the charges.
</td></tr></tbody></table> Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Drugged driving: This state has a zero tolerance per se drugged driving law enacted. In their strictest form, these laws forbid drivers from operating a motor vehicle if they have any detectable level of an illicit drug or drug metabolite (i.e., compounds produced from chemical changes of a drug in the body, but not necessarily psychoactive themselves) present in their bodily fluids. For more information, see NORML's Drugged Driving (DUID) report.







Minnesota
<nobr> conditional </nobr> <nobr> decriminalized </nobr> <!--
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession*</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 42.5 g</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">none**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$300</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">42.5 g to 10 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">10 to 50 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$250,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">50 to 100 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">25 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500,00</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">100 kg or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">30 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 1.4 g in a motor vehile (except trunk)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">90 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Conditional discharge possible for first time offenders.
**Possible drug education requirement.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Distribution of 42.5 g or less without remuneration</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">none**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 5 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

5 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 to 25 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

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</td> <td class="report" align="right">$250,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">25 to 50 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">25 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">50 kg or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">30 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">50 kg or more imported into the state</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">35 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,250,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To a minor</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$250,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within a school zone or other specified areas</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">**Possible drug education requirement.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">Possible driver's license suspension for 30 days if the offense was committed while driving a motor vehicle.</td></tr></tbody></table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> The penalty for possession of a small amount (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 marijuana is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Possession of 10 kilograms or more of marijuana increases the penalty to a fine up to $250,000 and up to 20 years in prison. Possession of 50 kilograms or more is punishable by up to 25 years in prison and a fine up to $500,000. For any possession of 100 kilograms or more, the penalty is up to 30 years in prison and a fine up to $1,000,000.
Possession of greater than 1.4 grams in a motor vehicle (except in the trunk) is punishable by up to one year in prison.
Conditional discharge is a possibility for first time offenders.
For distribution of a small amount of marijuana (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 amount less than 5 kilograms the punishment is up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Sale of 5 kilograms or more is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $250,000. For sale of 25 kilograms or more, the penalties increase to a possible 25 years in prison and a fine up to $500,000. Sale of 50 kilograms or more is punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a fine up to $1,000,000.
The penalty for sale to a minor is up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $250,000. Sale within a school zone, park zone, public housing area or near a drug treatment facility increases the penalty to up to 15 years in prison and a fine up to $100,000.
The importing of 50 kilograms or more into the state is punishable by up to 35 years in prison and a fine up to $1,250,000.
Driver's licenses can be suspended for 30 days if the offense was committed while driving a motor vehicle.
</td></tr></tbody></table> Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.
Hemp: This state has an active hemp industry. Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species cannabis sativa L. that contains minimal (less than 1%) amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Various parts of the plant can be utilized in the making of textiles, paper, paints, clothing, plastics, cosmetics, foodstuffs, insulation, animal feed, and other products. For more information see NORML's Industrial Use section.
Drugged driving: This state has a zero tolerance per se drugged driving law enacted. In their strictest form, these laws forbid drivers from operating a motor vehicle if they have any detectable level of an illicit drug or drug metabolite (i.e., compounds produced from chemical changes of a drug in the body, but not necessarily psychoactive themselves) present in their bodily fluids. For more information, see NORML's Drugged Driving (DUID) report.
Marijuana tax stamps: This state has a marijuana tax stamp law enacted. This law mandates that those who possess marijuana are legally required to purchase and affix state-issued stamps onto his or her contraband. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or criminal sanction. For more information, see NORML's report Marijuana Tax Stamp Laws And Penalties .






Mississippi
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">30 g or less (first offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor (summons only, no arrest)</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100 - $250</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">30 to 250 g</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$3,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">250 to 500 g</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 - 8 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">500 g to 5 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">6 - 24 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 kg or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 - 30 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">30g or less within a motor vehicle (except trunk)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor </td> <td class="report">90 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 1 oz</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$3,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 oz to 1 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

20 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$30,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 kg to 10 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

30 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000 - $1,000,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 10 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">life without parole</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To a minor</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">double penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right">double penalty</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,500 feet of school, church and other specified areas</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">double penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right">double penalty</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">Second and subsequent offenses double first offense penalties.
Any conviction causes driver's license suspension for 6 months.
Possession of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine and up to six months in jail. However, a paraphernalia charge may not be brought if the person is also charged with possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.</td></tr></tbody></table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana is punishable by a fine of $100 - $250 for the first offense. For possession of greater than 30 grams the penalty increases to a fine of up to $3,000 and up to three years in prison. The penalty for possession of 250 grams or more is 2 - 8 years in prison and a fine up to $50,000. For possession of 500 grams or more the penalty is 6 - 24 years in prison and a fine up to $500,000. For possession of 5 kilograms or greater the penalty is 10 -30 years in prison and a fine up to $1,000,000. There are additional penalties for possession in any part of a motor vehicle except the trunk.
Sale or delivery of less than one ounce is punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine up to $3,000. Sale of one ounce or more is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $30,000. For sale of one kilogram or more the penalty is up to 30 years in prison and a fine of $5,000 - $1,000,000. For sale of more than 10 pounds, the penalty is life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Sale to a minor doubles the penalty. Sale within 1,500 feet of the buildings of a school, church, public park, ballpark, gymnasium, youth center, or movie theater also doubles the penalties available.
Possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana in the passenger compartment of a car is a misdemeanor with a fine of no more than $1000 and no more than 90 days in county jail.
For second or subsequent offenses of over 30 grams of marijuana the penalty increases to twice the amount available to first offenders. A second conviction within two years for possession of 30 grams or less carries a fine of $250 and not less than 5 or more than 60 days in county jail.
For drug convictions, the offender's driver's license is suspended for six months.
</td></tr></tbody></table> Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.






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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession or Trafficking</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">35 g or less</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">35 g to 30 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">7 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">30 to 100 kg (trafficking)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 - 15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000 - $20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">100 kg or more (trafficking)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 years - life</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000 - $20,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 g or less</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">7 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 g to 30 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 - 15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000 - $20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">30 to 100 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

10 years - life

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10 years - life*

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000 - $20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale to a minor</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 - 15 years additional</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000 - $20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale within 2,000 feet of school or 1,000 feet of public housing</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 years - life</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000 - $20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*No probation or parole.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession </td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr></tbody></table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of 35 grams or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Possession of greater than 35 grams is a felony and is punishable by up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Possession of greater than 30 kilograms is considered trafficking and the penalty is 5 - 15 years in prison. Possession of 100 kilograms or more carries a penalty of 10 years - life in prison.
Sale or manufacture of 5 grams or less of marijuana is a felony, punishable by up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Sale of greater than 5 grams carries a penalty of 5 - 15 years in prison. Sale of greater than 30 kilograms is punishable by 10 years - life in prison and sale of 100 kilograms or more is punishable by 10 years - life in prison with no probation or parole.
Any sale to a minor increases the penalties by 5 - 15 years in prison. Any sale within 2,000 feet of a school or within 1,000 feet of a public housing project increases the penalties to 10 years - life in prison.
The possession of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. The sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
Senate Bills 5 and 21 altered the state’s forfeiture laws. Most notably, they require that law enforcement report all seizures to the prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General, who must then make an annual report of the activity to the department of Public Safety and the State Auditor. In addition, no property may be transferred to a federal agency without judicial approval, and any agency making a seizure must file an annual audit with the state auditor’s office. Failure to comply, is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.
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Montana

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additional 2 years - life

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of school**</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

additional 3 years - life

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">

** That the person did not know the distance to a school may not be brought as a defense in court.
An affirmative defense may be raised if the conduct took place entirely within a private residence, and that no person under 17 years of age was present in the private residence at any time during the commission of the offense.

</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession or sale</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">Any conviction requires dangerous drug information course.
Possible alternative sentencing instead of incarceration.</td></tr></tbody></table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of 60 grams or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of $100 - $500 for the first conviction. For subsequent convictions the penalties increase to up to three years in prison and a fine up to $1,000. Possession of greater than 60 grams carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $50,000.
Production or manufacture of one pound or less of marijuana is punishable by up to 10 years in jail and a fine up to $50,000. For amounts greater than one pound or more than 30 plants, the penalty includes a two-year mandatory minimum sentence to life in prison and a fine up to $50,000. Subsequent convictions can double the possible sentence.
Sale or distribution of marijuana carries a penalty of 1 year - life in prison and a fine up to $50,000. Sale to a minor carries an additional penalty of 2 years - life in prison and a fine up to $50,000. Any sale within 1,000 feet of a school also adds an additional 3 years - life in prison and a fine up to $50,000.
All dangerous drug convictions require the offender to attend a dangerous drug information course. There is also the possibility of alternative sentencing such as fines, drug treatment, community service or probation if the court feels that incarceration is not warranted.
The penalty for possession or sale of paraphernalia is up to six months in jail and a fine up to $500.
</td></tr></tbody></table> Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Mandatory minimum sentence: When someone is convicted of an offense punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence, the judge must sentence the defendant to the mandatory minimum sentence or to a higher sentence. The judge has no power to sentence the defendant to less time than the mandatory minimum. A prisoner serving an MMS for a federal offense and for most state offenses will not be eligible for parole. Even peaceful marijuana smokers sentenced to "life MMS" must serve a life sentence with no chance of parole.
Medical marijuana: This state has medical marijuana laws enacted. Modern research suggests that cannabis is a valuable aid in the treatment of a wide range of clinical applications. These include pain relief, nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Marijuana is also a powerful appetite stimulant and emerging research suggests that marijuana's medicinal properties may protect the body against some types of malignant tumors, and are neuroprotective. For more information see NORML's Medical Marijuana section.
Hemp: This state has an active hemp industry. Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species cannabis sativa L. that contains minimal (less than 1%) amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Various parts of the plant can be utilized in the making of textiles, paper, paints, clothing, plastics, cosmetics, foodstuffs, insulation, animal feed, and other products. For more information see NORML's Industrial Use section.








Nebraska
<nobr> conditional </nobr> <nobr> decriminalized </nobr> <nobr> mandatory </nobr> <!--
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 oz or less (first offense)*</td> <td class="report">civil citation</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 oz or less (second offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">5 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 oz or less (subsequent offense) </td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">7 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$300</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 oz to 1 lb</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">7 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 1 lb</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Possible drug education course.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 year MMS** - 20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$25,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To a minor</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

3 years MMS** - 20 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of school or 100 to 1,000 feet of other specified areas</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

3 years MMS** - 50 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">**Mandatory minimum sentence.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession (first offense) </td> <td class="report">civil citation</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession (second offense) </td> <td class="report">civil citation</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200 - $300</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession (subsequent offense) </td> <td class="report">civil citation</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200 - $500</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 monts</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of one ounce or less of marijuana is an infraction, and the offender receives a citation and is subject to a $100 fine and possible referral to a drug education course for the first offense. For a second offense, the penalty increases to a possible 5 days in jail and a fine of $200. For subsequent offenses, the fine increases to $300 and a possible 7 days jail time. For possession of greater than one ounce, the penalty is up to 7 days in jail and a fine up to $500. Possession of greater than one pound is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
The penalty for distribution of marijuana is up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $25,000. The penalty increases for sale to minors and sale within 1,000 feet of a school, college or playground, or within 100 feet of a youth center, public swimming pool or video arcade to the next higher classification of offense.
Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense. For the second offense, the fine increases to $200 - $300 and for subsequent offenses, the fine increases to $200 - $500. Sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000.
</td></tr></tbody> </table> Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Mandatory minimum sentence: When someone is convicted of an offense punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence, the judge must sentence the defendant to the mandatory minimum sentence or to a higher sentence. The judge has no power to sentence the defendant to less time than the mandatory minimum. A prisoner serving an MMS for a federal offense and for most state offenses will not be eligible for parole. Even peaceful marijuana smokers sentenced to "life MMS" must serve a life sentence with no chance of parole.
Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.
Marijuana tax stamps: This state has a marijuana tax stamp law enacted. This law mandates that those who possess marijuana are legally required to purchase and affix state-issued stamps onto his or her contraband. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or criminal sanction. For more information, see NORML's report Marijuana Tax Stamp Laws And Penalties .






Nevada
<nobr> decriminalized </nobr> <!--
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Age 21 years or over, any amount (first offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">none*</td> <td class="report" align="right">$600</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Age 21 years or over, any amount (second offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">none*</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Age 21 years or over, any amount (third offense) </td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Age 21 years or over, any amount (fourth offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 4 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Age less than 21 years less than 1 oz (first and second offense) </td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 4 years**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Age less than 21 years less than 1 oz (third offense) </td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 4 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Possible drug treatment.
**Probation usually granted for 1st and 2nd offenses.
Medical use permitted if less than 1 oz or 3 to 4 plants. </td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 100 lbs (first offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 6 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 100 lbs (second offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

2 – 10 years

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3 - 15 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">100 to 2,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$25,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">2,000 to 10,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 - 20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 10,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">life***</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To a minor (first offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To a minor (second offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">life</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of school or other specifed areas</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">double penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right">double penalty</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4" height="35">***Parole possible after 5 years.
Medical use permitted if less than 1 oz (3 to 4 plants). </td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession </td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 4 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of marijuana by persons 21 years of age or older is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of $600 or possible drug treatment. For a second offense, the fine increases to $1,000. For a third offense, the punishment is up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. A fourth offense changes the classification to a felony and is punishable by 1 - 4 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
Possession of marijuana by persons under 21 years of age of
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Assembly Bill 453
allows for medical use of marijuana in Nevada and went into effect October 2001 (Word doc).

</td></tr></tbody></table> less than one ounce of marijuana is a felony, punishable by 1 - 4 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Probation is usually granted in lieu of imprisonment for first and second offenses, for third offenses, there is a presumption of imprisonment.
Cultivation, delivery or sale of less than 100 pounds of marijuana is punishable by 1 - 6 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000 for the first offense. For a second offense, the penalty increases to 2 - 10 years in prison and a fine up to $20,000. For a third or subsequent offense, the penalty increases to 3 - 15 years in prison and a fine up to $20,000. Cultivation, delivery or sale of 100 pounds or more is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $25,000. For amounts of 2,000 pounds or greater, the penalty increases to 2 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $50,000. For amounts greater than 10,000 pounds the penalty can be up to life in prison, with the possibility for parole after a minimum of five years and a fine up to $200,000.
It is an affirmative defense to any charge of possession, delivery or production of marijuana that the person is engaged in the medical use of marijuana if the amount is no more than one ounce of usable marijuana, three mature plants or four immature plants.
Any sale to a minor is punishable by 1 - 20 years in prison for the first offense, and up to life for a second offense. Sale within 1,000 feet of a school, video arcade, public pool or youth center doubles the possible penalty.
Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Sale of paraphernalia is punishable by 1 - 4 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
</td></tr></tbody> </table> Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.
Medical marijuana: This state has medical marijuana laws enacted. Modern research suggests that cannabis is a valuable aid in the treatment of a wide range of clinical applications. These include pain relief, nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Marijuana is also a powerful appetite stimulant and emerging research suggests that marijuana's medicinal properties may protect the body against some types of malignant tumors, and are neuroprotective. For more information see NORML's Medical Marijuana section.
Drugged driving: This state has a per se drugged driving law enacted. In their strictest form, these laws forbid drivers from operating a motor vehicle if they have any detectable level of an illicit drug or drug metabolite (i.e., compounds produced from chemical changes of a drug in the body, but not necessarily psychoactive themselves) present in their bodily fluids above a specific threshold. For more information, see NORML's Drugged Driving (DUID) report.
Marijuana tax stamps: This state has a marijuana tax stamp law enacted. This law mandates that those who possess marijuana are legally required to purchase and affix state-issued stamps onto his or her contraband. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or criminal sanction. For more information, see NORML's report Marijuana Tax Stamp Laws And Penalties .






New Hampshire
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 1 oz (first offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$25,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 oz to 5 lbs (first offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">7 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 lbs or more (first offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$300,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of school (first offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">double penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right">double penalty</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession or sale</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">Persons aged 15 to 18 convicted of possession or use may receive driver's license suspension for 90 days to 1 year.
Persons aged 15 to 18 convicted of possession with intent to sell may receive driver's license suspension for 1 to 5 years.
Persons over 18 convicted of possession with intent to sell may receive driver's license suspension for up to life.</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of any amount of marijuana is a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,000.
Manufacture or distribution of less than one ounce of marijuana is punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine up to $25,000. For one ounce or more the penalty increases to a possible seven years in prison and fine up to $100,000. Manufacture or distribution of five pounds or more is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $300,000.
Penalties for sale or distribution within 1,000 feet of a school are up to two times the possible prison term and fine.
Upon conviction of a person aged 15 - 18 years for possession with intent to sell, an additional penalty of 1 - 5 year driver's license suspension may be imposed. For persons aged 15 - 18 years convicted of possession or use, the offender's driver's license is suspended for 90 days - one year. For persons over the age of eighteen convicted of possession with intent to sell, the driver's license suspension may be for as long as life.
Sale or manufacture of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,000.
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">50 g or less</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 50 g</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">18 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$25,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of school</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">additional minimum 100 hours community service</td> <td class="report" align="right">depends on quantity</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 1 oz</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">18 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 oz to 5 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$25,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 to 25 lbs (or 10 to 50 plants)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 - 10 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$150,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 25 lbs (or more than 50 plants)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 - 20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$300,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 1 oz</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$150,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 oz or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

3 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$150,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of school property or school bus</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">at least 1/3 - 1/2 of total sentence*</td> <td class="report" align="right">$150,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 1 oz within 500 feet of public housing or specified public areas</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">additional 3 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$15,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 oz or more within 500 feet of public housing or specified public areas</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">additional 5 - 10 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$150,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To minors or pregnant females</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">double penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right">double penalty</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Mandatory minimum sentence.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession or use</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">18 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale to a person under 18 years</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 -5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$15,000</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana or being under the influence of marijuana is a disorderly persons offense, punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Possession of greater than 50 grams is punishable by up to 18 month in jail and a fine of up to $25,000. Any possession within 1,000 feet of a school adds an additional 100 hours or more of community service to the sentence.
Manufacture or distribution of less than one ounce of marijuana is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a fine up to $10,000. For amounts of one ounce or more, the penalty increases to 3 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $25,000. Manufacture or sale of five pounds or more or cultivation of 10 - 50 plants is punishable by 5 - 10 years in prison and a fine up to $150,000. For amounts of 25 pounds or greater, or cultivation of greater than 50 plants, the penalties increase to 10 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $300,000.
Sale or distribution of marijuana within 1,000 feet of school property or on a school bus adds the imposition of a minimum sentence. For less than one ounce of marijuana, the minimum sentence imposed is between one-third and one-half of the total sentence or one year, whichever is greater. For one ounce or more, the minimum sentence imposed is between one-third and one-half of the total sentence or three years, whichever is greater. An additional fine of up to $150,000 may also be imposed for these violations.
Sale or distribution of marijuana within 500 feet of public housing, a public park or a public building increases the possible penalties. For sale of less than one ounce, the penalty increases by 3 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000. Sale or distribution in these zones of one ounce or more is punishable by 5 - 10 years in prison and a fine up to $150,000.
Distribution to minors or pregnant females increases the penalty to twice the possible sentence.
Use or possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Distribution of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Any distribution of paraphernalia to a person under 18 years of age is punishable by 3 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000.
</td></tr></tbody> </table> Mandatory minimum sentence: When someone is convicted of an offense punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence, the judge must sentence the defendant to the mandatory minimum sentence or to a higher sentence. The judge has no power to sentence the defendant to less time than the mandatory minimum. A prisoner serving an MMS for a federal offense and for most state offenses will not be eligible for parole. Even peaceful marijuana smokers sentenced to "life MMS" must serve a life sentence with no chance of parole.






New Mexico
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3 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 100 lbs (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

9 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale to a minor (first offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale to a minor (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">9 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">100 lbs or less within a drug-free school zone (first offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">100 lbs or less within a drug-free school zone (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">9 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 100 lbs within a drug-free school zone (first offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">9 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 100 lbs within a drug-free school zone (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">18 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$15,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession </td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50 - $100</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale </td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale to a minor 3 or more years younger than seller</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">18 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of one ounce or less of marijuana is a petty misdemeanor, punishable by up to 15 days in jail and a fine of $50 - $100 for the first offense. For subsequent offenses, the penalty increases to a possible one year in jail and a fine of $100 - $1,000. Possession of greater than one ounce is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of $100 - $1,000. For possession of eight ounces or greater, the penalty increases to up to 18 months in jail and a fine up to $5,000.
For a first offense, manufacture or distribution of 100 pounds or less of marijuana is punishable by up to 18 months in prison and a fine up to $5,000 For subsequent offenses, the penalty increases to a possible three years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. For amounts greater than 100 pounds the penalty can be up to three years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. For subsequent offenses, the penalty increases to a possible nine years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Distribution to a minor is punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine up to $5,000 for the first offense and up to nine years in prison and a fine up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses.
Distribution of 100 pounds or less within a drug-free school zone is punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine up to $5,000 for the first offense and up to nine years in prison and a fine up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses. For distribution of greater than 100 pounds within a drug-free school zone, the penalty increases to up to nine years in prison and a fine up to $10,000 for the first offense and up to 18 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000 for subsequent offenses.
Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of $50 - $100. Delivery of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000 unless the delivery was to a minor at least three years younger than the offender, in which case the penalty increases to a possible 18 months in jail and a fine up to $5,000.
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1 - 1.5 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">4 to 16 oz (first felony)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

1 - 2.5 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 16 oz (first felony)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 5.5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale to a minor (first felony)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 2.5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession (must be dirty paraphernalia)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of 25 grams or less of marijuana is punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense. For the second offense, the penalty increases to a $200 fine and for subsequent offenses the fine increases to $250 and a maximum of 15 days in jail time may be imposed. Possession of greater than 25 grams or possession of any amount in public where the marijuana is burning or open to public view, is punishable by up to three months in jail and a fine up to $500. For possession of greater than two ounces, the penalty increases to a possible one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Possession of greater than eight ounces increases the penalties to a possible one to one and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. The penalties for possession of greater than 16 ounces are one to two and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. For possession of any amount greater than 10 pounds, the penalty is one to five and half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Delivery or manufacture of two grams or less of marijuana for no remuneration is punishable by up to three months in jail and a fine up to $500. For delivery or manufacture of 25 grams or less, the penalty is up to one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000. For amounts greater than 25 grams, the penalty increases to one to one and a half years in jail and a fine up to $5,000. Delivery or manufacture of greater than four ounces is punishable by one to two and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. For any amount greater than 16 ounces, the penalty increases to one to five and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Any sale or delivery to a minor is punishable by one to two and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Possession or sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail or a fine up to $1,000.
</td></tr></tbody> </table> Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.






North Carolina
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**Community service or probation possible. 45 maximum for those with a clear record.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 5 g with no renumeration (assumes first offense for sentencing guidelines)</td> <td class="report" colspan="3" align="center">see Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1/2 oz to 10 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 6 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">not more than $5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">10 to 70 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

2 - 12 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">not more than $50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">70 to 300 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

8 - 30 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">not more than $200,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">300 lbs or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

15 - 60 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">not more than $500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 300 feet of school zone</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">increased penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right">increased penalty</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale to a minor if seller is over age 21 or sale to a pregnant woman </td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">increased penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right">increased penalty</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">***Mandatory minimum sentence.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession </td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table border="1" bordercolor="#cccc99" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccc99"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" bgcolor="#cccc99">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of one half ounce or less is punishable by up to 30 days in jail, most likely suspended. Possession of greater than one half ounce is punishable by 1 - 120 days in jail, with a possibility of community service or probation in lieu of jail. Possession greater than 1.5 ounces increases the penalties to 8 - 13 months in jail.
Manufacture, sale or delivery of less than five grams, for no remuneration, is considered possession and not sale. For amounts of ten pounds or less, the penalty is 4 - 8 months in jail. Sale or delivery of any amount greater than 10 pounds is considered trafficking and includes a mandatory minimum sentence. An amount greater than 10 pounds, is punishable by 25 - 30 months in prison and a fine of at least $5,000. Sale or delivery of 50 pounds or more is punishable by 35 - 42 months in prison and a fine of at least $25,000. Amounts of 2,000 pounds or greater carry a penalty of 70 - 84 months in prison and a fine of at least $50,000. Sale or delivery of 10,000 pounds or more is punishable by 175 - 219 months in prison and a fine of at least $200,000.
Penalties for sale, delivery or manufacture are increased if the sale occurs within 300 feet of a school zone if the offender is over 21 and if the sale was made to a minor or to a pregnant woman.
Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to six months in jail.
</td></tr></tbody> </table> Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.
Marijuana tax stamps: This state has a marijuana tax stamp law enacted. This law mandates that those who possess marijuana are legally required to purchase and affix state-issued stamps onto his or her contraband. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or criminal sanction. For more information, see NORML's report Marijuana Tax Stamp Laws And Penalties .






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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 1/2 oz*</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">30 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 1/2 oz while operating a motor vehicle*</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1/2 to 1 oz*</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 1 oz</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*First convictions can be removed from the record after 2 years of no further criminal violations. Positive drug test is possession.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 100 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">100 lbs or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of school</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

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</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Possession of one half ounce or more is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. First convictions for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana can be expunged from the record after two years if no further criminal violations occur. Possession of greater than one ounce of marijuana is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Possession of less than one-half ounce while operating a motor vehicle is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Sale, distribution or manufacture of less than 100 pounds of marijuana is punishable by up to ten years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For amounts of 100 pounds or more, the penalty increases to a possible 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Penalties for sale or distribution increase if the sale occurs within 1,000 feet of a school.
All convictions also require the offender to undergo a drug addiction evaluation.
</td></tr></tbody> </table> Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Hemp: This state has an active hemp industry. Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species cannabis sativa L. that contains minimal (less than 1%) amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Various parts of the plant can be utilized in the making of textiles, paper, paints, clothing, plastics, cosmetics, foodstuffs, insulation, animal feed, and other products. For more information see NORML's Industrial Use section.