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Ohio
<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">Less than 100 g</td> <td class="report">minor misdemeanor*** </td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">100 g to 200 g</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor </td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">200 g to 1000 g</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months - 1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1000 g to 5000 g </td> <td class="report">felony </td> <td class="report">1 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5000 g to 20,000 g</td> <td class="report">felony </td> <td class="report">1 - 5 years**</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">20,000 g or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">8 years MMS*</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4"> *Mandatory minimum sentence.
**Presumption of prison.
***A minor misdemeanor does not create a criminal record in Ohio
</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 100 g</td> <td class="report">minor misdemeanor***</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">100 g to 200 g</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor </td> <td class="report">30 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">200 g to 1000 g</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1000 g to 5000 g </td> <td class="report">felony </td> <td class="report">1 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5000 g to 20,000 g</td> <td class="report">felony </td> <td class="report">1 - 5 years**</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">20,000 g or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 years MMS*</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4"> Any possession less than 5,000 may be probation only.
*Mandatory minimum sentence.
**Presumption of prison
***A minor misdemeanor does not create a criminal record in Ohio
</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale/Distribution</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">gift of 20 g or less</td> <td class="report">minor misdemeanor***</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">less than 200 g</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

6 - 18 months

</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">200 g to 600 g</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

1 - 5 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">600 g or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">6 months MMS*</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To minors within 1,000 feet of school, within 100 feet of a juvenile, and previous felony drug convictions </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.
***A minor misdemeanor does not create a criminal record in Ohio</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">30 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$750</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">$1,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">Any drug conviction causes driver's license suspension for 6 months to 5 years.
Professional licenses are suspended.</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 valign="top"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of less than 100 grams of marijuana is a citable offense only, with a fine of $100. Possession of 100 grams or more is punishable by a fine of up to $250. For possession of 200 grams or more, the penalty increases to a possible sentence of 6 months - one year in jail. Possession of 1,000 grams or more is punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison. Any possession of less than 5,000 grams does not carry the presumption of prison, which leaves available the possibility of probation. Possession of 5,000 grams of marijuana or more is punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison. For any amount or 20,000 grams or more the penalty increases to a mandatory minimum sentence of eight years in prison.
Delivery of 20 grams or less, for no remuneration, is considered possession and is punished with a fine of $100. Sale or distribution of less than 200 grams carries a penalty of 6 - 18 months in jail. Sale or distribution of 200 grams or more is punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison. Sale or distribution of 600 grams or greater carries a mandatory minimum sentence of six months and a possible 2 - 8 year sentence.
Sale to minors, sale within 1,000 feet of a school, sale within 100 feet of a juvenile, and previous felony drug convictions all increase the penalty for the sale or distribution of marijuana.
Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 90 days in jail.
For all drug convictions, including minor misdemeanors, the offender's driver's license is also suspended for a period of 6 months - 5 years. Professional licenses are also suspended.
</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.






Oklahoma
<nobr> conditional </nobr> <nobr> mandatory </nobr> <!--
--> <nobr> tax stamps </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">violation</td> <td class="report">1 year*</td> <td class="report" align="right">none</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">any amount (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 - 10 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">none</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Conditional discharge available.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation </td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1000 plants or less</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 years - life</td> <td class="report">

$20,000

</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 1000 plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">20 years - life</td> <td class="report">

$50,000

</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 25 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 years - life</td> <td class="report" align="right">$20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">25 lbs to 1000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

4 years - life

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$25,000 - $100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1000 lbs or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

4 years - life

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000 - $500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To minors</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 2,000 feet of schools, public parks or public housing</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">double penalty + MMS**</td> <td class="report" align="right">double penalty</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">**Mandatory minimum sentence of 50% of the imposed sentence.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report">paraphernalia</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report">

$1,100

</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report">paraphernalia (2nd offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report">

$5,100

</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report">paraphernalia (3rd offense)</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report">

$10,100

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Any conviction causes driver's license suspension for 6 months to 3 years.

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</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of any amount of marijuana is punishable by up to one year in jail for the first offense and 2 - 10 years in prison for subsequent offenses. Conditional discharge is available to first time offenders.
Cultivation of 1,000 plants or less is punishable by 2 years - life in prison and a fine up to $20,000. Cultivation of greater than 1,000 plants is punishable by 20 years - life in prison and a fine up to $50,000.
Sale or delivery of less than 25 pounds is punishable by 2 years - life in prison and a fine of $20,000. For sale or delivery of 25 pounds or more the penalties increase to 4 years - life in prison and a fine of $25,000 - $100,000. Sale or delivery of 1,000 pounds or more is also punishable by 4 years - life in prison, but the fine increases to $100,000 - $500,000. Any sale to a minor doubles the penalties. Sale within 2,000 feet of schools, public parks or public housing doubles the available penalties and carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 50% of the imposed sentence.
</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 .






Oregon
<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">Less than 1 oz*</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500 - $1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 oz to 110 g</td> <td class="report">felony </td> <td class="report">10 years**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 110 g</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">variable depending on prior record</td> <td class="report" align="right">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Medical use permitted with no more than 1 oz, or 3 plants, and state registration.
**Conditional discharge available. </td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale, Cultivation or Manufacture</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Gift of less than 5 g</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500 - $1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Gift of 5g to 1 oz</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">

1 year

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

10 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To a minor at least 3 years younger than seller, or within 1,000 feet of a school</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">Any manufacture</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">20 years</td> <td class="report">

$300,000

</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">All marijuana convictions result in a six month drivers license suspension, unless the court finds reason not to suspend driving privileges.</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 valign="top"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is punishable by a fine of $500 - $1,000. Possession of one ounce or more is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Conditional discharge is possible for possession offenses. Possession of greater than 110 grams is considered a commercial drug offense and penalties are substantially greater, depending on the prior record of the offender.
Delivery of less than five grams, for no remuneration, is punishable by a fine of $500 - $1,000. Delivery for no remuneration of less than one ounce is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. Any sale of marijuana is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000.
Possession of one ounce or less or cultivation of three plants or less is lawful for any person who possesses a registry identification card indicating that the person is a patient who uses marijuana for medicinal purposes. This is an affirmative defense to any charges of possession or cultivation within the amount limits.
Any sale to a minor, at least three years younger than the offender, or any sale within 1,000 feet of a school is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $300,000.
Any manufacture of marijuana is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $300,000.
Sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000.
A conviction for manufacturing, possessing or delivering marijuana, or for driving under the influence of marijuana, will result in a six month drivers license suspension, unless the court finds compelling circumstances not to order the suspension of driving privileges.
</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.
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.







Pennsylvania
<nobr> conditional </nobr> <!--
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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</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">30 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 30 g</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">Possible probation for first offense.
Any second or subsequent conviction can double penalty.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Distribution of 30 g or less for no renumeration</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">30 days</td> <td class="report">

$500

</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale of less then 1,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report">

$15,000

</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale of more than 1,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 years</td> <td class="report">

$100,000

</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To a minor by seller over age 21</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">double penalty</td> <td class="report">

double penalty

</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">Possible probation for first offense.
Any second or subsequent conviction can 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">$2,500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia possession or sale to minor</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor or 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">Possible probation for first offense.
Any second or subsequent conviction can double 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">Details</td> <td class="report">

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500. The penalties for possession of greater than 30 grams increase to a possible one year in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Delivery for no renumeration of 30 grams or less of marijuana is treated as possession with a possible penalty of 30 days in jail and a fine up to $500. Cultivation, delivery or sale of 1,000 pounds or less is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000. For amounts greater than 1,000 pounds, the penalty increases to a possible 10 years in prison and a fine up to $100,000. The court is authorized to increase the fines beyond the maximum to exhaust the proceeds of the crime. Sale or distribution to a minor by a person over the age of 21 doubles the possible penalties.
Possession or sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,500, unless the sale was to a minor, in which case the possible penalties double.
For first offenders, the court may grant probation without verdict.
Any second or subsequent drug conviction increases the possible penalties to twice those for first time offenders.
</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 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.







Puerto Rico
<nobr> conditional </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">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years*</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">6 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Possible probation for first offense with dismissal upon completion of probation.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">12 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$20,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale to a minor, or within 100 meters of a school or recreation facility</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 </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">Paraphernalia sale</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$30,000</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 valign="top"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of marijuana is a felony punishable by three years in prison and a fine up to $5,000 for the first offense. The penalty for a second or subsequent offense increases to six years in prison. First offenders are eligible for probation without a verdict, and upon successful completion of the probation, the charges may be dismissed.
Manufacture, delivery or sale of marijuana is punishable by up to 12 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. Any distribution to minors or distribution within 100 meters of a school or recreation facility increases the possible penalties to twice the amount.
Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by three years in prison and a fine up to $3,000 and sale of paraphernalia is also punished by three years in prison, but the possible fine increases to $30,000.
</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.






Rhode Island
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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 kg</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200 - $500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 kg to 5 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 years MMS*</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000 - $500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 5 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">20 years MMS*</td> <td class="report" align="right">$25,000 - $100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 300 yards of a school, public park or playground</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">Possession while driving causes driver's license suspension for 6 months (first offense), and 1 year (subsequent offense).
*Mandatory minimum sentence.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 1 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">30 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$3,000 - $100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 kg to 5 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 years MMS*</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000 - $500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 5 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">20 years MMS*</td> <td class="report" align="right">$25,000 - $100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Delivery to a minor 3 years younger</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 300 yards of a school, public park or playground</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> <td class="report" colspan="4">For sentences of probation with no imprisonment, the offender is required to undergo a drug abuse evaluation, attend a drug education course and perform 100 hours of community service.</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 valign="top"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of less than one kilogram of marijuana is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of $200 - $500.
Driving while in possession of marijuana is penalized by suspension of the offender's driver's license for six months for the first offense and for one year for subsequent offenses.
Manufacture or delivery of less than one kilogram of marijuana is punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a fine of $3,000 - $100,000. Delivery to a minor at least three years younger than the offender adds an additional 2 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Sale or possession within 300 yards of a school, public park or playground doubles the possible penalties.
Convictions for possession, manufacture or sale of one kilogram or more carry mandatory minimum sentences. For five kilograms or less, the penalty is a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison with a maximum of 50 years and a fine of $10,000 - $500,000. For more than five kilograms, the penalty is a mandatory minimum sentence of twenty years in prison with a maximum of life in prison and a fine of $25,000 - $100,000.
For sentences of probation with no imprisonment, the offender is required to undergo a drug abuse evaluation, attend a drug education course and perform 100 hours of community service.
</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.
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 .






South Carolina
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</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Conditional discharges possible for first offense.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 100 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">100 to 1,000 plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

25 years MMS**

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$25,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1,000 to 10,000 plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">25 years MMS**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 10,000 plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">25 years MMS**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200,000</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 Trafficking</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 10 lbs</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">10 to 100 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 year MMS**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">100 to 2,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">25 years MMS**</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">25 years MMS**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">10,000 lbs or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">25 years MMS**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To a minor, or within a one-half mile radius of a school, public park or playground</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" 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">civil citation</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</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 valign="top"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of one ounce or less is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of $100 - $200 for a first offense. For subsequent offenses the penalties increase to up to a year in jail and a fine of $200 - $1,000. Convictions for a first offense are eligible for conditional discharges. Possession of greater than one ounce is considered evidence of intent to sell and is punished as such.
Sale or delivery of less than ten pounds of marijuana is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. Sale or delivery of 10 pounds or more is considered trafficking and all trafficking offenses are subject to mandatory minimum sentences. For trafficking of less than 100 pounds the mandatory minimum sentence is one year with a maximum of 10 years and a fine of $10,000. For sale or delivery of less than 2,000 pounds the mandatory minimum sentence is 25 years in prison and a fine of $25,000. For less than 10,000 pounds the penalty is also a minimum of 25 years in prison and the fine increases to $50,000. For amounts of 10,000 pounds or more the mandatory minimum is 25 years with a maximum of thirty and a fine of $200,000.
Sale to a minor or within a one-half mile radius of a school, public park or playground is a separate offense and carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Cultivation of less than one hundred marijuana plants is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Cultivation of 100 marijuana plants or more is punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison and a fine of $25,000. For more than 1,000 plants, the mandatory minimum stays at 25 years, but the fine increases to $50,000. For greater than 10,000 plants the mandatory minimum sentence is 25 years with a maximum of 30 years and a fine of $200,000.
Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by a civil fine of $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.
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 .






South Dakota
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession*</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">2 oz 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">2 to 8 oz</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">8 oz to 1 lb</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">1 to 10 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">More than 10 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$15,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*A positive urine test or other evidence of recent marijuana use is considered possession.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation </td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Delivery of less than 1/2 oz</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">15 days MMS** - 1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 oz or less</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

2 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 to 8 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">8 oz to 1 lb</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">1 lb or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$15,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To a minor</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">Within 1,000 feet of a school or within 500 feet of specified areas.</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years MMS**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">**Mandatory minimum sentence.
All convictions carry the MMS of 30 days (first offense), 1 year (subsequent 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 </td> <td class="report">misdemeanor </td> <td class="report">30 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Inhabiting a room where marijuana is being stored or used</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 valign="top"> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Possession of less than eight ounces is punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine up to $2,000. For less than one pound, the penalty increases to a possible five years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. Possession of 10 pounds or less carries up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For amounts over 10 pounds, the penalty is up to 15 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000.
A positive urine test or other evidence of recent marijuana use is considered possession and is punished as such.
Inhabiting a room where marijuana is being stored or used is punishable my up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Transferring less than one-half ounce of marijuana for no remuneration is punishable by not less than 15 days and not more than one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Cultivation, delivery or sale of one ounce or less is punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine up to $2,000. For amounts less than eight ounces the penalties increase to a possible five years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. Cultivation, delivery or sale of less than one pound carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For any amounts of one pound or more, the penalty increases to a possible 15 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000.
All convictions for sale, cultivation or distribution carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 days for the first offense and one year for the second or subsequent offense.
Any sale to a minor is punishable by up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Any sale within 1,000 feet of a school or within 500 feet of a youth center, public pool or video arcade carries a penalty of a five-year mandatory minimum prison sentence.
The use or possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine up to $200.
</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.






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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="173">Any Amount</td> <td class="report" width="80">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report" width="77">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$2,500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">First convictions for any misdemeanor has a mandatory minimum fine of $250. Second convictions $500, and subsequent convictions, $1,000.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation </td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" width="173">10 plants or less (weighing between 1/2 oz to 10 lbs)</td> <td class="report" width="80">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">1 - 6 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">

$5,000

</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="173">10 - 19 plants</td> <td class="report" width="80">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">2 - 12 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="173">20 - 99 plants</td> <td class="report" width="80">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">3 - 15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="173">100 - 499 plants</td> <td class="report" width="80">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">8 - 30 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$200,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="173">500 plants or more</td> <td class="report" width="80">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">15 - 60 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">First convictions of any felony has a mandatory minimum fine of $2,000. Second convictions $3,000, and subsequent convictions $5,000.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale (1/2 oz or less see possession)</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="173">1/2 oz to 10 lbs</td> <td class="report" width="80">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">1 – 6 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="173">10 to 70 lbs</td> <td class="report" width="80">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">

2 – 12 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="173">70 to 300 lbs</td> <td class="report" width="80">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">

8 - 30 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$200,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="173">300 lbs or more</td> <td class="report" width="80">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">15 - 60 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="173">To a minor within 1,000 feet of a school</td> <td class="report" width="80">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">increased penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">increased penalty</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">First convictions of any felony has a mandatory minimum fine of $2,000. Second convictions $3,000, and subsequent convictions $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" width="173">Paraphernalia possession </td> <td class="report" width="80">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report" width="77">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$2,500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="173">Paraphernalia sale </td> <td class="report" width="80">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">1 - 6 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$3,000</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, delivery or sale of one-half ounce or less is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,500.
For delivery or sale of amounts over one-half ounce the penalty increases to 1 - 6 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. Delivery or sale of 10 pounds or more is punishable by 2 - 12 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. For amounts of 70 pounds or more, the penalty increases to 8 - 30 years in prison and a fine up to $200,000. Delivery or sale of 300 pounds or more carries a penalty of 15 - 60 years in prison and a fine up to $500,000.
Any sale to a minor or any sale within 1,000 feet of a school increases the penalty classification one level.
Cultivation of 10 - 19 plants is punishable by 2 - 12 years in prison and a fine up to $50,000. For cultivation of 20 - 99 plants, the penalty increases to 3 - 15 years in prison and a fine up to $100,000. For 100 - 499 plants the penalty increases to 8 - 30 years in prison and a fine up to $200,000. Cultivation of 500 or more plants is punishable by 15 - 60 years in prison and a fine up to $500,000.
For all first convictions for misdemeanor drug offenses there is a mandatory minimum fine of $250. For second convictions the mandatory minimum increases to $500 and for subsequent convictions, it increases to $1,000. For all fist convictions of felony drug offenses there is a mandatory minimum fine of $2,000, increasing to $3,000 for second convictions and to $5,000 for any subsequent convictions.
The use or possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,500. Sale of paraphernalia carries a penalty of 1 - 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000.
</td></tr></tbody> </table> 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">2 oz or less*</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">180 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">2 to 4 oz*</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$4,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">4 oz to 1 lb*</td> <td class="report">state jail felony</td> <td class="report">180 days - 2 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report">1 to 5 lbs</td> <td class="report">state jail felony</td> <td class="report">180 days - 2 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 to 50 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 - 10 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">50 to 2,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 - 20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 2,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 - 99 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Gift of 1/4 oz or less</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">180 days</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale of 1/4 oz or less</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">

1 year

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$3,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1/4 oz to 5 lbs</td> <td class="report">state jail felony</td> <td class="report">

180 days - 2 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 to 50 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 - 20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">50 to 2,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 - 99 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">2,000 lbs or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">MMS 10 - 99 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To a minor</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 - 20 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of a school or within 300 feet of specified areas</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor or felony</td> <td class="report">increased penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right">increased 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 </td> <td class="report">civil citation</td> <td class="report">none</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500</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">$3,000</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"> * With no prior felony convictions, if convicted of possession of less than one pound of marijuana a judge must impose a sentence of probation with mandatory drug treatment. If no treatment center exists within the jurisdiction, the judge may waive the treatment requirement. They judge can also waive all fines.
Possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. Possession of greater than two ounces is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000. For greater than four ounces the penalty increases to 180 days - two years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Possession of greater than five pounds carries a penalty of 2 - 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For greater than 50 pounds the penalties increase to 2 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For any amount greater than 2,000 pounds the penalty is 5 - 99 years and a fine up to $50,000.
The penalty for delivery, without remuneration, of one-quarter of an ounce or less is up to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. For delivery or sale of one-quarter of an ounce or less the penalty is up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $ 3,000. For delivery or sale of amounts greater than one-quarter ounce of marijuana the penalty increases to 180 days - 2 years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Sale or delivery of greater than five pounds is punishable by 2 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. The penalty for delivery or sale of greater than 50 pounds is 5 - 99 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For any amount of 2,000 pounds or greater, the penalty is a mandatory minimum 10 - 99 years in prison and a fine up to $100,000.
Any sale to a minor is punishable by 2 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Sale within 1,000 feet of a school or within 300 feet of a youth center, public pool or video arcade increases the penalty classification to the next highest level.
Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by a fine of $500 and sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $3,000.
</td></tr></tbody> </table> 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 .






Utah
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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 oz</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">1 oz to 1 lb</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">1 to 100 lbs</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 100 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</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">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">In the presence of a minor or within 1,000 feet of a school or other specified areas</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

increased penalty

</td> <td class="report" align="right">increased 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 </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">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia sale to a minor</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"> Any conviction results in 6 month drivers license suspension.
Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. For possession of one ounce or more the penalty increases to up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,500. Amounts of one pound or more carry a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. Possession of greater than 100 pounds is punishable by 1 - 15 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
The penalty for sale or delivery of marijuana is up to five years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. Sale in the presence of a minor or sale within 1,000 feet of a school, public park, amusement park, recreation center, church, synagogue, shopping mall, sports facility, theater or public parking lot increases the level of the offense to the next highest degree.
Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. The penalty for sale of paraphernalia is up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,500, unless the sale was to a minor, in which case the penalty increases to up to five years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
</td></tr></tbody> </table> 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 .






Vermont
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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 2 oz (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">Less than 2 oz (second offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">2 oz to 1 lb</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 to 10 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">10 lbs or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Possible deferred sentencing for first offenders.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">3 to 10 plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">11 to 25 plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 25 plants</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Less than 1/2 oz</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1/2 oz to 1 lb</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

5 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1 lb or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

15 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$500,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Delivery to a minor at least 3 years younger by seller over age 18</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">To a minor or on school grounds or on a school bus</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">additional 10 years</td> <td class="report" align="right"></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">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 less than two ounces of marijuana is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine up to $500 for the first offense. For a second offense the penalty increases to a possible two years in prison and a fine up to $2,000. There is a possibility of deferred sentencing for first offenders. For possession of two ounces or more, the penalty is up to three years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Possession of one pound or more is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $100,000. Possession of ten pounds or more carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison and a fine up to $500,000.
Cultivation of greater than three plants is punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For greater than 10 plants, the penalties increase to a possible five years in prison and a fine up to $100,000. Cultivation of greater than 25 plants carries a penalty up to 15 years in prison and a fine up to $500,000.
Sale or delivery of less than one-half ounce of marijuana is punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For amounts of one-half ounce or more, the penalties increase to a possible five years in prison and a fine up to $100,000. Sale or delivery of one pound or more carries a penalty of up to 15 years in jail and a fine up to $500,000.
Anyone over 18 who delivers marijuana to a minor who is at least three years his junior faces an additional penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine up to $25,000. Any sale of marijuana to a minor or any sale on school grounds or on a school bus carries an additional sentence of up to ten years in prison.
Sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of 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.
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.






Virgin Islands
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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">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount (second offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Conditional discharge available.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Trafficking</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">50 to 200 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years MMS**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$25,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">200 to 1,000 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years MMS**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1,000 lbs or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">15 years MMS**</td> <td class="report" align="right">$200,000</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 1,000 feet of a school or specified areas</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">2 years MMS**</td> <td class="report" align="right"> </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</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">50 lbs or less (first offense)</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 less (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

10 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$30,000</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">

double penalty

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</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 50 lbs</td> <td class="report" colspan="3">

See Trafficking

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See Possession

</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">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$5,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Paraphernalia manufacture, delivery or sale</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 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 marijuana is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $5,000 for the first offense. For the second offense, the penalty increases to a possible two years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For first time offenders, conditional discharge is available.
The sale or delivery of a small amount of marijuana for no remuneration is treated as possession and punished as such.
The manufacture, sale or delivery of 50 pounds or less of marijuana is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $15,000 for the first offense and by up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $30,000 for subsequent offenses.
Any manufacture, sale or delivery greater than 50 pounds is considered trafficking. All trafficking convictions carry a mandatory minimum sentence. For greater than 50 pounds the mandatory minimum sentence is three years in prison and a fine up to $25,000. For 200 pounds or more, the mandatory minimum sentence is five years in prison and a fine up to $50,000. For manufacture, sale or delivery of any amount of 1,000 pounds or more, the punishment is a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a fine up to $200,000.
Any sale or delivery to a minor doubles the possible penalties. Any sale within 1,000 feet of a school, public park, playground or public beach adds an additional two-year mandatory minimum to the sentence.
The use or possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to$5,000. The manufacture, delivery of sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine up to $15,000.
</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.






Virginia
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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">30 days</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">1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,500</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation </td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 - 30 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">1/2 oz or less</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">1/2 oz to 5 lbs</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

1 - 10 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">5 lbs to 100 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

5 - 30 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,500 </td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">More than 100 kg</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">20 years MMS*</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">To a minor</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">10 - 50 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Within 1,000 feet of a school or other specified areas</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Transport 5 lbs or more into state with intent to sell</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">3 years MMS* - 40 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$1,000,000</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 sale</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 sale to a minor</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">1 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$2,500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">Probation with deferred proceedings is possible for first offenders.
Any marijuana conviction results in the suspension of ones drivers license for a period of six months.</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 is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine up to $500 for the first offense and up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,500 for subsequent offenses.
Cultivation of marijuana is punishable by 5 - 30 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. A conviction for manufacturing marijuana must include proof that the marijuana was being grown for a purpose other than the grower’s personal use.
<table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="160"> <tbody><tr> <td> <table bgcolor="#cccc99" border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="report" valign="top">

An Argument Against Increasing the Maximum Penalty for Marijuana Possession (PDF)

A report from Virginia NORML

</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table> The delivery or sale of one-half ounce of marijuana or less is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,500. For greater than one-half ounce, the penalties increase to a possible 1 - 10 years in prison and a fine up to $2,500. Sale or delivery of greater than five pounds carries a penalty of 5 - 30 years in prison. Any amount of 100 kilograms or greater is punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of twenty years in prison with a possible maximum of life in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.
Any sale to a minor carries a penalty of 10 - 50 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. Any sale within 1,000 feet of a school, school bus, school bus stop, recreation center, public library or state hospital is punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $100,000.
Transporting five pounds or more into the state with the intent to sell carries a sentence of 5 - 40 years in prison, with a three-year mandatory minimum sentence, and a fine of up to $1,000,000.
Probation with deferred proceedings is possible for first offenders in some instances.
The sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,500, unless the sale was to a minor, in which case the penalty increases to 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $2,500.
</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.
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 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.







Washington
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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 40 g</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">40 g or more</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">0 - 6 months</td> <td class="report" align="right">$10,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Sale to minor at least 3 years younger than seller</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">Dirty paraphernalia possession, manufacture or delivery</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">*Any convictions of a misdemeanor carry a 24-hour mandatory minimum sentence and a mandatory minimum fine of $250.
For subsequent convictions the possible prison sentence doubles.
Any conviction of a juvenile causes driver's license suspension for 1 year.</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 40 grams is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine up to $1,000. For amounts of 40 grams or more the penalties increase to up to five years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Cultivation, delivery or sale of marijuana is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Any sale to a minor at least three years younger than the offender doubles the possible penalties.
It is an affirmative defense to violations of marijuana-related laws that the person, possessing no more than is necessary for personal medical use for up to sixty days, has valid documentation and meets all criteria as a qualifying patient or as a primary caregiver.
Possession, manufacture or delivery of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine up to $1,000.
Any convictions of a misdemeanor carry a 24-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence and a mandatory minimum fine of $250.
For any subsequent convictions the possible prison sentence doubles.
For drug offense convictions of juveniles, the offender's driver's license is suspended for one year.
</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.







West Virginia
<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" width="147">Any amount</td> <td class="report" width="102">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report" width="77">90 days - 6 months</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">Conviction of possession of less than 15 grams triggers an automatic conditional discharge. </td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale or Cultivation</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">Any amount</td> <td class="report" width="102">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">1 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$15,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">Sale to a minor or within 1,000 feet of a school</td> <td class="report" width="102">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">

2 years MMS*

</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">variable</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">Transport into state with intent to deliver</td> <td class="report" width="102">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">1 - 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$15,000</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" width="147">Paraphernalia sale </td> <td class="report" width="102">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report" width="77">6 months - 1 year</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$5,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">Subsequent offenses double the possible penalties.</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 is punishable by 90 days - 6 months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance is a felony and can result in imprisonment of not less than one year and not more than five years, or a fine of fifteen thousand dollars, or both.
Conviction of possession of less than 15 grams triggers an automatic conditional discharge. Conditional discharge does not apply to a defendant who has previously been convicted of any offense relating to narcotic drugs or marijuana.
Cultivation, delivery or sale is punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000. Sale to a minor or sale within 1,000 feet of a school requires a two-year mandatory minimum sentence for the sale.
Transportation of marijuana into the state with the intent to deliver is punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000.
Subsequent offenses double the possible penalties.
Operating an illegal drug paraphernalia business is punishable by 6 months - 1 year in jail and a fine up to $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.
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.






Wisconsin
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">Any amount (first offense)</td> <td class="report" width="135">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report" width="77">6 months*</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">Any amount (subsequent offense)</td> <td class="report" width="135">misdemeanor </td> <td class="report" width="77">double penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">double penalty</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">Within 1,000 feet of a school, or other specified areas</td> <td class="report" width="135">misdemeanor </td> <td class="report" width="77">additional 100 hours of community service</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56"></td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">*Conditional discharge available.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation </td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">10 plants or less </td> <td class="report" width="135">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">4.5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$500 - $25,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">11 to 50 plants</td> <td class="report" width="135">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">3 months - 7.5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$1,000 - $50,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">More than 50 plants</td> <td class="report" width="135">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">1 - 15 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$1,000 - $100,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Sale</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">500 g or less</td> <td class="report" width="135">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">4.5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$500 - $25,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">500 to 2,500 g</td> <td class="report" width="135">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">

3 months - 7.5 years

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1 - 15 years

</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$1,000 - $100,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">To a minor who is at least three years younger than seller </td> <td class="report" width="135">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">double penalty</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">double penalty</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">Within 1,000 feet of a school, or other specified areas</td> <td class="report" width="135">felony</td> <td class="report" width="77">additional 5 years</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56"></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" width="147">Paraphernalia possession </td> <td class="report" width="135">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report" width="77">30 days</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">Paraphernalia sale</td> <td class="report" width="135">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report" width="77">90 days</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$1,000</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" width="147">Paraphernalia sale to a minor</td> <td class="report" width="135">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report" width="77">9 months</td> <td class="report" align="right" width="56">$10,000</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4">For convictions of subsequent offenses the penalties double.
Any conviction causes driver's license suspension for 6 months - 5 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 marijuana is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 for the first offense, and for subsequent offenses, the possible penalties double. Conditional discharge is available for first offenders. Possession within 1,000 feet of a school, school bus, public park, public pool, youth center or community center adds an additional 100 hours of community service to the sentence for possession. A second or subsequent possession charge is a felony. Fines and incarceration are doubled.

Cultivation of 10 plants or less is punishable by up to 4.5 years in prison and a fine of $500 - $25,000. For greater than 10 plants, the penalties increase to 3 months - 7.5 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $50,000. Cultivation of greater than 50 plants carries a penalty of 1 - 15 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $100,000.
Delivery, sale or possession with intent to sell 500 grams or less of marijuana is punishable by up to 4.5 years in prison and a fine of $500 - $25,000. For amounts greater than 500 grams the penalty increases to 3 months - 7.5 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $50,000. Greater than 2,500 grams carries a penalty of 1 - 15 years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $100,000.
Sale or delivery to a minor who is at least three years younger than the offender doubles the possible penalties. Sale within 1,000 feet of a school, school bus, public park, public pool, youth center, community center, treatment facility, jail or public housing project adds five years to the maximum possible prison term. Distribution or sale on a public transit vehicle also increases the maximum possible prison sentence by five years.
Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine up to $500. Delivery or possession with intent to distribute is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine up to $1,000, unless the sale or delivery was to a minor, in which case the penalties increase to a possible 9 months in jail and a fine up to $10,000.
For convictions of second or subsequent offenses the penalties double.
Upon conviction of a drug offense, the offender's driver's license is suspended for 6 months - 5 years.
</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 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.







Wyoming
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</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Possession</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Under the influence or 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">3 oz 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">More than 3 oz</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">Within 500 feet of a school </td> <td class="report"></td> <td class="report"></td> <td class="report" align="right">additional $500</td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report" colspan="4">Possible conditional probation or discharge for first offense.</td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="4" bgcolor="#cccc99">Cultivation </td></tr> <tr valign="bottom"> <td class="report">Any amount</td> <td class="report">misdemeanor</td> <td class="report">6 months</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">Any amount</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">To a minor at least three years younger than seller</td> <td class="report">felony</td> <td class="report">

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2 years MMS*

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</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td class="report" colspan="3"> Using or being under the influence of marijuana is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine up to $100.
Possession of three ounces or less of marijuana is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Possession of greater than three ounces carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Any possession within 500 feet of a school increases the fine by $500. First offenders may be placed on conditional probation and may have the proceedings discharged.
Cultivation of marijuana is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Sale or delivery of marijuana is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Sale to a minor at least three years younger than the offender doubles the possible prison sentence. Sale within 500 feet of a school requires a mandatory minimum sentence of two years in prison and a fine up to $1,000.
Second and subsequent offenses are subject to double the possible penalties.
</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.