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ALABAMA: (M)
Possession:
1 kilo for Personal use: 0-1; $2,000
1 kilo otherwise: 1-10; $2,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
> 2.2-100 lb.: 3; $25,000
100 lb.: 5; $50,000
500 lb.: 15; $200,000
1,000 lb.: life without parole
ALASKA:
In 1975, the Alaska Supreme Court held the right to privacy, as expressed
in the state constitution, included the right of adults to posses up to
four ounces at home for personal use. 1990, Alaskans voted to
recriminalize possession. The constitutionality of the statute is being
challenged.
Possession:
<1 oz.: $100
1 oz.-.5 lb.: 0-90 days; $1,000
.5 lb.-1 lb.: 0-1; $5,000
1 lb.: 0-5; $50,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
.5 oz.-1 oz.: 0-1; $5,000
1 oz.: 0-5; $50,000
Arizona: (M)
Offenders placed on probation or early release are generally required
to perform 24 to 360 hours of community service.
Possession:
< 1 lb.: 0-1 & 1/9; $750-$150,000
1 lb.-8 lb.: 0-2.5; $750-$150,000
8 lb.: 0-5; $750-$150,000
Possession for sale:
< 1 lb.: 0-5; $750-$150,000
1 lb.-8 lb.: 0-10; $750-$150,000
8 lb.: 2.5-10; $750-$150,000
Cultivation:
< 1 lb.: 0-2.5; $750-$150,000
1 lb.-8 lb.: 0-10; $750-$150,000
8 lb.: 2.5-10; $750-$150,000
Sell/Trade/Transfer:
< 1 lb.: 0-10; $750-$150,000
1 lb.-8 lb.: 0-14; $750-$150,000
8 lb.: 3.5-14; $750-$150,000
Arkansas: (C,M)
Conveyances and real property are not subject to forfeiture in
possession cases.
Possession:
1 oz.: Class A misdemeanor
1 oz.: Rebuttable presumption of possession with intent to deliver
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
1 oz.-10 lbs.: 4-10; $25,000
10-100 lbs.: 5-20; $15,000 - $50,000
100 lbs.: 6-30; $15,000 - $100,000
California: (D,M)
Conveyances are not subject to forfeiture in cases involving less than 5 lbs.
or if the vehicle is the defendants family's sole means of transportation.
Delivery of less than 28.5 grams of marijuana for remuneration carries the
same penalty as possession.
Possession:
28.5 g.: $100
>28.5 g.: 0-6 months; $500
Possession for sale:
16 months - 3; $20,000
Cultivation:
Any amount: 1-10; $20,000
Delivery/Sale:
Any amount: 2-4;$20,000
Colorado: (D,M)
No forfeiture in possession cases involving less than 8 ozs. of marijuana.
Possession:
1 oz.: 15 days; $100
>1 oz.- <8 oz.: 0-2; $5,000
8 oz.: 1-4; $1,000 - $100,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
Any amount: 2-8; $2,000 - $500,000
Connecticut: (M)
Possession:
<4 oz.: 1; $1,000
4 oz.: 0-5; $2,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
Any amount: 0-7; $25,000
Delaware:
No suspended sentences for marijuana offenses. Conveyances are not subject
to forfeiture in use or possession cases.
Possession:
Any amount: 0-1; $3,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
5 lb.: 0-5; $1,000 - $10,000
>5-100 lb.: 3; $25,000
100-5,00 lb.: 5; $50,000
500 lb.: 15; $100,000
Florida: (C,M)
Possession:
20 g.: 0-1; $1,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
100 lb.: check
>100 - 2,000 lb.: 3; $25,000
2,000 lb. - 10,000 5; $100,000
10,000 lb. 15; $200,000
Georgia: (C,M)
Conveyances are not subject to forfeiture in cases involving less than
four ozs. of marijuana and no other substances.
Possession:
<1 oz.: 0-1; $1,000
1 oz. - 50 lb.: 1-10; $1,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
50 lb. - 2,000 lb: 5; $100,000
2,000 lb. - 10,000: 7; $250,000
10,000 lb.: 15; $1,000,000
Hawaii: (C)
Possession:
<1 oz.: 0-30 days; $1,000
1 oz. - 1 lb.: 0-1; $2,000
1 lb - 2 lb.: 0-5; $5,000
2 lb. - 25 lb.: 0-10; $25,000
25 lb.: 0-20; $50,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
<1 oz.: 0 - 1; $1,000
1 oz. - 1 lb.: 0 - 5; $2,000
1 lb. - 5 lb.: 0 - 10; $25,000
5 LB.: 0 - 20; $50,000
Idaho: (C)
A person's presence at a place where, with his knowledge,illegal drug
activity is taking place, is a misdemeanor. No forfeiture of conveyance in
possession cases.
Possession:
3 ozs.: 0-1; $1,000
>3 ozs.: 0-5; $10,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
Any amount: 0-5; $15,000
Illinois:
Possession:
<2.5 g.: 0-30 days; $500
2.5 g. - 10 g.: 6 mos; $500
10 g. - 30 g.: 1; $1,000
30 g. - 500 g.: 1-3; $10,000
500 g.: 2-5; $10,000
Cultivation:
0-5 plants: 0-1; $1,000
5-20 plants: 1-3; $10,000
30-50 plants: 1-3; $10,000
>50 plants: 3-7; $100,000
Sale/Delivery:
<2.5 g.: 6 mos.; $500
2.5 g. - 10 g.: 1; $1,000
10 g. - 30 g.: 1-3; $10,000
30 g. - 500 g.: 2-5; $50,000
>500 g.: 3-7; $100,000
Indiana: (C)
No forfeiture of conveyance in possession cases.
Possession:
30 g.: 0-1; $5,000
30 g.: 1.5; $10,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
30 g.: 0-1; $5,000
30 g. - 10 lb.: 1.5; $10,000
>10 lb. 4; $10,000
Iowa: (C,M)
Possession:
<50 kg.: 0-6 mos.; $2,500
50 kg. see penalties below
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
<50 kg. 0-5; $5,000
50 kg. - 100 kg.: 0-10; $10,000
100 kg. - 1,000 kg.: 0-25; $100,000
>1,000 kg.: 0-50; $100,000,000
Kansas: (C)
Real property is subject to forfeiture in felony cases.
Possession:
Any amount: 0-1; $2,500
Cultivation:
50 plants: 3-30; $300,000
>50 plants: 5-life; $300,000
Delivery/Sale:
1,500 g.: 3-20; $300,000
>1,500 g.: 5-life; $300,000
Kentucky:
The penalty for cultivation or harvesting marijuana for sale (possession of
more than 254 plants is presumed to be possession for sale) is one to five
years incarceration and a fine of $3,000 to $5,000.
Possession:
<8 oz.: 0-90 days; $200
8 oz.: 0-1; $500
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
<8 oz.: 0-1; $500
8 oz. - 5 lb.: 1-5; $10,000
Louisiana:
Eviction from public housing is authorized for any violation. In July 1991
Louisiana recognized marijuana's medical use in the treatment of seizures and
pain associated with pa
Possession:
<60 lb.: 0-6 mos.; $500
60 lb.: See penalties below
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
60-2,000 lb.: 5-15; $50,000
2,000 - 10,000 lb.: 10-40; $200,000
10,000 lb.: 25-40; $500,000
Maine: (D,M)
Possession of 1.25 ozs. is presumed to be unlawfully furnishing marijuana.
Possession of more than 2 lbs. automatically triggers enhanced penalties
for unlawful trafficking.
Possession:
1.25 oz.: $200 - $400
Furnishing:
>1.25 oz. - 2 lbs.: 0-1; $1,000
Cultivation:
100 plants - plants: 3-5; $10,000
500 plants: 5-10; $25,000
Delivery/Sale:
2 lb. - 20 lb.: 3-5; $10,000
20 lb.: 5-10; $25,000
Maryland: (C)
Possession:
Any personal use amount: 0-1; $1,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
<50 lb.: 0-5; $15,000
50 lb.: 5-life; $25,000
Massachusetts: (C)
First time possession offenders are placed on probation. No forfeiture of
conveyance for possession of less than 10 lbs. Driver's license suspension
for drug offenders.
Possession:
Any amount for personal use: 0-6; $500
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
<50 lb.: 0-2; $5,000
50 lb. - 100 lb.: 2.5-15; $10,000
100 lb. - 2,000 lb.: 3-15; $25,000
2,000 lb. - 10,000 lb.: 5-15; $50,000
10,000 lb.: 10-15; $200,000
Michigan: (C,M)
No forfeiture of conveyance.
Use:
0-90 days; $100
Possession:
Any amount: 0-1; $1,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
Any amount: 0-4; $2,000
Minnesota: (D,M)
Possession of more than 1.4 grams in a motor vehicle is punishable by up to
one year in prison and $1,000 fine.
Possession:
<2 kg.: Drug Education; $200
2 kg. - 10 kg.: 0-5; $10,000
10 kg. - 50 kg.: 0-20; $250,000
50 kg. - 100 kg.: 0-25; $500,000
100 kg.: 0-30; $1,000,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
2 kg. - 5 kg.: 0-5; $10,000
5 kg. - 25 kg.: 0-20; $250,000
25 kg. - 50 kg.: 0-25; $500,000
50 kg.: 0-30; $1,000,000
Mississippi: (D)
Conveyance not subject to forfeiture in cases involving less than
one kilogram.
Possession:
1 oz.: $100-$250
>1 oz. - 1 kg.: 0-1; $1,000
1 kg. see below
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
1 oz.: 0-3; $3,000
>1 oz. - 1 kg.: 0-20; $30,000
1 kg.: 0-30; $1,000,000
Missouri:
Delivery of less than 25 grams for no remunerations punishable by one year
in the county jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
Possession:
35 g.: 0-1; $1,000
>35 g.: 0-5; $1,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
5 g.: 0-7; $1,000
>5 g.: 5-15; $5,000
Montana: (M)
A minimum of one kilogram is required to trigger possession with intent
to sell. No conveyances or container is subject to forfeiture in cases
involving less than grams.
Possession:
60 grams: 0-6 mos; $500
>60 grams: 0-20; $50,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
Any amount: 1-Life; $50,000
Nebraska: (D)
Use:
3 mos; $500
Possession:
<1 oz.: $100
>1 oz. - 1 lb.: 0-7 days; $500
1 lb.: 0-5; $10,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
Same as above
Nevada: (M)
No forfeiture of conveyance in cases involving less than one kilogram and
no other drugs. Money in excess of $300 found with a person charged with
distribution is assumed to be intended for purchase of drugs and is subject
to forfeiture. Persons under the age of 21 convicted of possession of less
than one oz., may be sentenced to 1-6 years and up to $20,000 fine or
up to one year, a fine of $1,000 and driver's license revocation for not
more than six months.
Use:
3 mos.; $500
Possession:
Any amount 1-6; $5,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
<100 lb.: 1-15; $5,000
100 lb. - 2,000 lb.: 3-20; $25,000
2,000 lb. - 10,000: 5-20; $25,000
10,000 lb.: 15-life; $200,000
Oklahoma: (M)
[eds note, this (M) was revoked as per the BUSH exit request of 93, without
question or vote]
Possession:
Any amount: 0-1; $5,000
Cultivation:
Any amount: 2-Life; $50,000
Delivery/Sale:
<25 lb.: 2-life; $20,000
25 lb. - 1,000 lb.: 5-life; $25,000-$100,000
1,000 lb.: 5-life; $100,000-$500,000
Oregon: (D,M)
Possession:
<1 oz.: $500-$1,000
1 oz.: 0-10; $100,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
Any amount: 0-10; $100,000
Pennsylvania:
Possession:
30 g.: 0-30 days; $500
>30 g.: 0-1; $5,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
Any amount: 0-15; $250,000
South Dakota:
Conveyances not subject to forfeiture in case involving less than 1 lb.
Minor's driver's licenses are subject to suspension.
Possession:
1 oz.: 0-30 days; $100
>1 oz. - .5 lb.: 0-1; $1,000
.5 lb. - < 1 lb.: 0-2; $2,000
1 lb. - 10 lb.: 0-5; $5,000
>10 lb.: 0-10; $10,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
1 oz.: 15 days - 1; $1,000
>1 oz. - .5 lb.: 30 days - 2; $2,000
.5 lb. - <1 lb.: 30 days - 5; $5,000
1 lb.: 30 days - 10; $10,000
Tennessee: (C,M)
Conveyances subject to forfeiture in possession cases.
Possession:
.5 oz.: 0-1; $2,500
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
>.5 oz. - 10 lbs.: 1-5; $3,000
10 lb. - 70 lb.: 4-10; $10,000
70 lb.: 8-12; $200,000
Texas: (M)
Spending funds derived from the sale of 50 lbs., is in itself an offense
punishable by 5-life or 99 yrs. and a fine of $50,000-$100,000,000.
Delivery of less than .25 oz. for no remuneration is a Class B misdemeanor.
Possession:
2 oz.: 0-6 mos.; $1,000
>2 oz. - 4 oz.: 0-1; $2,000
>4 oz. - 5 lb.: 2-10; $10,000
>5 lb. - 50 lb.: 2-20; $10,000
>50 lb.: See below
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
.25 oz.: 0-1; $2,000
>.25 oz. - 4 oz.: 2-10; $10,000
>4 oz. - 5 lb.: 2-20; $10,000
>5 lb. - 50 lb.: 5-99; $10,000
>50 lb. - 200 lb.: 5-99; $10,000
>200 lb. - 2,000 lb.: 10-life; $100,000
>2,000 lb.: 15-99; $250,000
Utah:
Suspension of driver's license for minors.
Possession:
<1 oz.: 0-6 mos; $1,000
1 oz. - 16 oz.: 0-1; $2,500
16 oz. - 100 lb.: 0-5; $5,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
Any amount: 0-5; $10,000
Vermont: (C,M)
No property may be forfeited in cases involving less than two ounces of
marijuana and no other drug.
Possession:
2 oz.: 0-6 mos.; $500
Delivery/Sale:
2 oz. - 1 lb.: 0-3; $10,000
1 lb. 10 lb.: 0-5; $100,000
Cultivation:
>3-10 plants: 0-3; $10,000
>10-25 plants: 0-5; $100,000
>25 plants: 0-15; $500,000
Virginia: (C,M)
Possession:
<5 lb.: 0-30 days; $500
5 lb.: 1-10; $1,000
Delivery/Sale:
.5 oz.: 0-2; $10,000
.5 oz. - 5 lb.: 0-5; $100,000
>5 lb.: 5-15; $500,000
Cultivation:
Any amount: 5-30; $10,000
Washington: (M)
Conveyances not subject to forfeiture in misdemeanor cases.
Possession:
<40 g.: 0-90 days; $1,000
40 g.: 0-5; $10,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
Any amount: 0-5; $10,000
Wisconsin: (C,M)
Real property purchased with illicit drug proceeds is subject to forfeiture.
Possession:
Any amount: 0-6 mos.; $1,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
500 g.: 0-3; $25,000
>500 g. - 2,500 g.: 3 mos. - 5; $50,000
>2,500 g.: 1-10; $100,000
Wisconsin: (C,M)
Real property purchased with illicit drug proceeds is subject to forfeiture.
Possession:
Any amount: 0-6 mos.; $1,000
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
500 g.: 0-3; $25,000
>500 g. - 2,500 g.: 3 mos. - 5; $50,000
>2,500 g.: 1-10; $100,000
Wyoming:
Conveyances are not subject to forfeiture in possession cases.
Use:
0-6 mos.; $750
Possession:
Any amount: 0-6 mos.; $2,500
Cultivation:
Any amount: 0-6 mos.; $1,000
Delivery/Sale:
Any amount: 0-10; $10,000
FEDERAL:
Possession:
Any amount: 0-1; $2,500
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
<100 kg.: 0-20; $1,000,000
100 kg.: 5-40; $2,000,000
1000 kg.: 10-life $4,000,000
N O T E S
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This was hand typed and not scanned, (damn original too blurry and tiny type)
errors are possible, however it was check for errors multiple times and
spell checked.
This chart contains the penalties for first offense possession, cultivation,
sale and delivery of marijuana. Most states have increased penalties for
subsequent offenses.
Many states also have enhanced penalties for involving minors and offenses
within certain distances of schools, parks, and other public recreation
areas.
Any amount for possession generally means for personal use. Possession of
large amount of marijuana will, in most cases, lead to charges of
possession with intent to distribute (same as sale).
Unit of weight vary from state to state. For comparative purposes:
One ounce = 28.35 grams;
one pound = 453.59 grams;
and one kilogram = 2.2 pounds.
Except where otherwise indicated, sentences are in years.
Except where otherwise indicated, fines are maximum amount.
(JURISDICTION) (CHARACTERISTICS)
ALABAMA b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
ALASKA a,b,c,d,f,g,h,j,k,m,o,p,r,s,t
Arizona a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
Arkansas a,b,c,d,e,f,g,j,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
California a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
Colorado a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,m,n,o,p,r,s,t
Connecticut a,b,c,d,e,f,g,i,j,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
D. C. b,c,d,e,g,h,i,j,m,n,o,r,s,t
Delaware a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,m,n,o,r,s
FEDERAL b,c,d,e,g,h,j,k,l,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Florida b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Georgia b,c,d,e,f,g,j,m,n,o,p,r,s,t
Hawaii b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,m,o,p,q,r,s,t
Idaho b,c,d,e,f,g,h,j,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
Illinois b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,l,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
Indiana b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,m,o,q,r,s,t
Iowa b,c,d,e,f,g,j,m,o,p,q,r,s,t
Kansas b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,k,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
Kentucky b,c,d,e,f,g,j,m,o,q,r,s,t
Louisiana b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Maine b,c,d,e,f,g,i,j,m,o,q,r,s,t
Maryland b,c,d,e,f,g,j,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Massachusetts b,c,d,e,f,g,j,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Michigan a,b,c,d,e,f,g,j,l,m,o,p,q,r,s,t
Minnesota b,c,d,e,f,g,h,j,l,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Mississippi b,c,d,e,f,g,h,j,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Missouri b,c,d,e,f,g,j,m,n,p,q,r,s,t
Montana b,c,d,e,f,h,j,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Nebraska a,b,c,e,f,i,j,m,n,o,r,s,t
Nevada a,b,c,d,e,f,g,i,j,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
New Hampshire b,c,d,e,f,g,h,j,l,m,o,q,r,s,t
New Jersey a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,l,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
New Mexico b,c,d,e,f,g,h,j,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
New York b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
North Carolina b,c,d,e,f,h,j,k,m,o,q,r,s,t
North Dakota b,c,d,e,f,g,h,j,m,n,o,p,r,s,t
Ohio b,c,d,e,g,h,j,k,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Oklahoma b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Oregon b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,l,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Pennsylvania b,c,d,e,f,g,j,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
Rhode Island b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
South Carolina b,c,d,e,f,g,h,j,m,o,q,r,s,t
South Dakota b,c,d,e,f,j,m,o,q,r,s,t
Tennessee b,c,d,e,f,h,i,j,l,m,o,q,s,t
Texas b,c,d,e,f,h,i,j,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
Utah b,c,d,e,f,g,h,j,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
Vermont b,c,d,e,f,g,j,m,n,o,r,s,t
Virginia b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,m,n,p,q,s,t
Washington b,c,d,e,f,g,h,j,l,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t
West Virginia b,c,d,e,f,g,h,j,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Wisconsin b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
Wyoming a,b,c,d,e,f,h,i,j,m,n,o,q,r,s,t
(OFFENSES)
a= Use
b= Possession
c= Cultivation, Delivery, Sale
(SPECIAL PROVISIONS)
d= Sale to Minors
e= Paraphernalia
f= Imitation Drugs
g= School Yards
h= Precursor Chemicals
i= Offender Drug Testing
(FORFEITURE PROVISIONS: TYPE AND ASSETS)
j= Civil
k= Criminal
l= Administrative
m= Controlled Substances
n= Drug Paraphernalia
o= Containers
p= Imitation Substances
q= Real Estate to Further Drug Activity
r= Books, Records, etc. Used in Cultivation
s= Money or Items of Value Used in Drug Activity
t= Conveyances Used to Facilitate Cultivation, Delivery, Or Sale
Many states exempt simple possession cases from forfeiture.
Please see notes on individual states in earlier parts of
this file for further information.
In marijuana cases, precursor chemicals would include fertilizers,
herbicides and pesticides.