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STATE-BY-STATE COMPARISON OF THE MARIJUANA LAWS
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Compiled by the National Organization for the Reform of
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Marijuana Laws (NORML) Typed by EDS 1:133/602 (08-08-93 - 08-11-93)
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ALABAMA: (M)
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Possession:
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ó 1 kilo for Personal use: 0-1; $2,000
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ó 1 kilo otherwise: 1-10; $2,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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> 2.2-100 lb.: 3; $25,000
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ò 100 lb.: 5; $50,000
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ò 500 lb.: 15; $200,000
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ò 1,000 lb.: life without parole
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ALASKA:
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In 1975, the Alaska Supreme Court held the right to privacy, as expressed
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in the state constitution, included the right of adults to posses up to
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four ounces at home for personal use. 1990, Alaskans voted to
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recriminalize possession. The constitutionality of the statute is being
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challenged.
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Possession:
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<1 oz.: $100
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ò1 oz.-.5 lb.: 0-90 days; $1,000
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ò.5 lb.-1 lb.: 0-1; $5,000
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ò1 lb.: 0-5; $50,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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ò.5 oz.-1 oz.: 0-1; $5,000
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ò1 oz.: 0-5; $50,000
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Arizona: (M)
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Offenders placed on probation or early release are generally required
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to perform 24 to 360 hours of community service.
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Possession:
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< 1 lb.: 0-1 & 1/9; $750-$150,000
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ò 1 lb.-8 lb.: 0-2.5; $750-$150,000
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ò 8 lb.: 0-5; $750-$150,000
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Possession for sale:
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< 1 lb.: 0-5; $750-$150,000
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ò 1 lb.-8 lb.: 0-10; $750-$150,000
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ò 8 lb.: 2.5-10; $750-$150,000
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Cultivation:
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< 1 lb.: 0-2.5; $750-$150,000
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ò 1 lb.-8 lb.: 0-10; $750-$150,000
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ò 8 lb.: 2.5-10; $750-$150,000
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Sell/Trade/Transfer:
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< 1 lb.: 0-10; $750-$150,000
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ò 1 lb.-8 lb.: 0-14; $750-$150,000
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ò 8 lb.: 3.5-14; $750-$150,000
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Arkansas: (C,M)
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Conveyances and real property are not subject to forfeiture in
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possession cases.
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Possession:
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ó1 oz.: Class A misdemeanor
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ò1 oz.: Rebuttable presumption of possession with intent to deliver
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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1 oz.-10 lbs.: 4-10; $25,000
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10-100 lbs.: 5-20; $15,000 - $50,000
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ò100 lbs.: 6-30; $15,000 - $100,000
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California: (D,M)
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Conveyances are not subject to forfeiture in cases involving less than 5 lbs.
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or if the vehicle is the defendants family's sole means of transportation.
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Delivery of less than 28.5 grams of marijuana for remuneration carries the
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same penalty as possession.
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Possession:
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ó28.5 g.: $100
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>28.5 g.: 0-6 months; $500
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Possession for sale:
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16 months - 3; $20,000
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Cultivation:
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Any amount: 1-10; $20,000
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Delivery/Sale:
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Any amount: 2-4;$20,000
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Colorado: (D,M)
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No forfeiture in possession cases involving less than 8 ozs. of marijuana.
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Possession:
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ó1 oz.: 15 days; $100
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>1 oz.- <8 oz.: 0-2; $5,000
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ò8 oz.: 1-4; $1,000 - $100,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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Any amount: 2-8; $2,000 - $500,000
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Connecticut: (M)
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Possession:
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<4 oz.: 1; $1,000
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ò4 oz.: 0-5; $2,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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Any amount: 0-7; $25,000
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Delaware:
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No suspended sentences for marijuana offenses. Conveyances are not subject
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to forfeiture in use or possession cases.
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Possession:
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Any amount: 0-1; $3,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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ó5 lb.: 0-5; $1,000 - $10,000
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>5-100 lb.: 3; $25,000
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ò100-5,00 lb.: 5; $50,000
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ò500 lb.: 15; $100,000
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (C)
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First time possession offenders are eligible for probation followed
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by dismissal. No forfeiture of conveyance for possession offenses.
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Possession:
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Any amount: 0-1; $3,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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Any amount: 0-1; $10,000
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Florida: (C,M)
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Possession:
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ó20 g.: 0-1; $1,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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ó100 lb.: check
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>100 - 2,000 lb.: 3; $25,000
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ò2,000 lb. - 10,000 5; $100,000
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ò10,000 lb. 15; $200,000
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Georgia: (C,M)
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Conveyances are not subject to forfeiture in cases involving less than
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four ozs. of marijuana and no other substances.
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Possession:
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<1 oz.: 0-1; $1,000
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ò1 oz. - 50 lb.: 1-10; $1,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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ò50 lb. - 2,000 lb: 5; $100,000
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ò2,000 lb. - 10,000: 7; $250,000
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ò10,000 lb.: 15; $1,000,000
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Hawaii: (C)
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Possession:
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<1 oz.: 0-30 days; $1,000
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ò1 oz. - 1 lb.: 0-1; $2,000
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ò1 lb - 2 lb.: 0-5; $5,000
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ò2 lb. - 25 lb.: 0-10; $25,000
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ò25 lb.: 0-20; $50,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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<1 oz.: 0 - 1; $1,000
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ò1 oz. - 1 lb.: 0 - 5; $2,000
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ò1 lb. - 5 lb.: 0 - 10; $25,000
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ò5 LB.: 0 - 20; $50,000
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Idaho: (C)
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A person's presence at a place where, with his knowledge,illegal drug
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activity is taking place, is a misdemeanor. No forfeiture of conveyance in
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possession cases.
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Possession:
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ó3 ozs.: 0-1; $1,000
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>3 ozs.: 0-5; $10,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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Any amount: 0-5; $15,000
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Illinois:
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Possession:
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<2.5 g.: 0-30 days; $500
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ò2.5 g. - 10 g.: 6 mos; $500
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ò10 g. - 30 g.: 1; $1,000
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ò30 g. - 500 g.: 1-3; $10,000
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ò500 g.: 2-5; $10,000
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Cultivation:
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0-5 plants: 0-1; $1,000
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5-20 plants: 1-3; $10,000
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30-50 plants: 1-3; $10,000
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>50 plants: 3-7; $100,000
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Sale/Delivery:
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<2.5 g.: 6 mos.; $500
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ò2.5 g. - 10 g.: 1; $1,000
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ò10 g. - 30 g.: 1-3; $10,000
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ò30 g. - 500 g.: 2-5; $50,000
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>500 g.: 3-7; $100,000
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Indiana: (C)
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No forfeiture of conveyance in possession cases.
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Possession:
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ó30 g.: 0-1; $5,000
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ò30 g.: 1.5; $10,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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ó30 g.: 0-1; $5,000
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ò30 g. - 10 lb.: 1.5; $10,000
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>10 lb. 4; $10,000
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Iowa: (C,M)
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Possession:
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<50 kg.: 0-6 mos.; $2,500
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ò50 kg. see penalties below
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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<50 kg. 0-5; $5,000
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ò50 kg. - 100 kg.: 0-10; $10,000
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ò100 kg. - 1,000 kg.: 0-25; $100,000
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>1,000 kg.: 0-50; $100,000,000
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Kansas: (C)
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Real property is subject to forfeiture in felony cases.
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Possession:
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Any amount: 0-1; $2,500
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Cultivation:
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ó50 plants: 3-30; $300,000
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>50 plants: 5-life; $300,000
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Delivery/Sale:
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ó1,500 g.: 3-20; $300,000
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>1,500 g.: 5-life; $300,000
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Kentucky:
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The penalty for cultivation or harvesting marijuana for sale (possession of
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more than 254 plants is presumed to be possession for sale) is one to five
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years incarceration and a fine of $3,000 to $5,000.
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Possession:
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<8 oz.: 0-90 days; $200
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ò8 oz.: 0-1; $500
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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<8 oz.: 0-1; $500
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ò8 oz. - 5 lb.: 1-5; $10,000
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Louisiana:
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Eviction from public housing is authorized for any violation. In July 1991
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Louisiana recognized marijuana's medical use in the treatment of seizures and
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pain associated with pa
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Possession:
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<60 lb.: 0-6 mos.; $500
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ò60 lb.: See penalties below
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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60-2,000 lb.: 5-15; $50,000
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ò2,000 - 10,000 lb.: 10-40; $200,000
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ò10,000 lb.: 25-40; $500,000
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Maine: (D,M)
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Possession of 1.25 ozs. is presumed to be unlawfully furnishing marijuana.
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Possession of more than 2 lbs. automatically triggers enhanced penalties
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for unlawful trafficking.
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Possession:
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ó1.25 oz.: $200 - $400
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Furnishing:
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>1.25 oz. - 2 lbs.: 0-1; $1,000
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Cultivation:
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ò100 plants - plants: 3-5; $10,000
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ò500 plants: 5-10; $25,000
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Delivery/Sale:
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ò2 lb. - 20 lb.: 3-5; $10,000
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ò20 lb.: 5-10; $25,000
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Maryland: (C)
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Possession:
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Any personal use amount: 0-1; $1,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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<50 lb.: 0-5; $15,000
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ò50 lb.: 5-life; $25,000
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Massachusetts: (C)
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First time possession offenders are placed on probation. No forfeiture of
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conveyance for possession of less than 10 lbs. Driver's license suspension
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for drug offenders.
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Possession:
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Any amount for personal use: 0-6; $500
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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<50 lb.: 0-2; $5,000
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ò50 lb. - 100 lb.: 2.5-15; $10,000
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ò100 lb. - 2,000 lb.: 3-15; $25,000
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ò2,000 lb. - 10,000 lb.: 5-15; $50,000
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ò10,000 lb.: 10-15; $200,000
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Michigan: (C,M)
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No forfeiture of conveyance.
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Use:
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0-90 days; $100
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Possession:
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Any amount: 0-1; $1,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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Any amount: 0-4; $2,000
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Minnesota: (D,M)
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Possession of more than 1.4 grams in a motor vehicle is punishable by up to
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one year in prison and $1,000 fine.
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Possession:
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<2 kg.: Drug Education; $200
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ò2 kg. - 10 kg.: 0-5; $10,000
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ò10 kg. - 50 kg.: 0-20; $250,000
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ò50 kg. - 100 kg.: 0-25; $500,000
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ò100 kg.: 0-30; $1,000,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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ò2 kg. - 5 kg.: 0-5; $10,000
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ò5 kg. - 25 kg.: 0-20; $250,000
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ò25 kg. - 50 kg.: 0-25; $500,000
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ò50 kg.: 0-30; $1,000,000
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Mississippi: (D)
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Conveyance not subject to forfeiture in cases involving less than
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one kilogram.
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Possession:
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ó1 oz.: $100-$250
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>1 oz. - 1 kg.: 0-1; $1,000
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ò1 kg. see below
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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ó1 oz.: 0-3; $3,000
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>1 oz. - 1 kg.: 0-20; $30,000
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ò1 kg.: 0-30; $1,000,000
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Missouri:
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Delivery of less than 25 grams for no remunerations punishable by one year
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in the county jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
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Possession:
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ó35 g.: 0-1; $1,000
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>35 g.: 0-5; $1,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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ó5 g.: 0-7; $1,000
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>5 g.: 5-15; $5,000
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Montana: (M)
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A minimum of one kilogram is required to trigger possession with intent
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to sell. No conveyances or container is subject to forfeiture in cases
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involving less than grams.
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Possession:
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ó60 grams: 0-6 mos; $500
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>60 grams: 0-20; $50,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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Any amount: 1-Life; $50,000
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Nebraska: (D)
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Use:
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3 mos; $500
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Possession:
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<1 oz.: $100
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>1 oz. - 1 lb.: 0-7 days; $500
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ò1 lb.: 0-5; $10,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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Same as above
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Nevada: (M)
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No forfeiture of conveyance in cases involving less than one kilogram and
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no other drugs. Money in excess of $300 found with a person charged with
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distribution is assumed to be intended for purchase of drugs and is subject
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to forfeiture. Persons under the age of 21 convicted of possession of less
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than one oz., may be sentenced to 1-6 years and up to $20,000 fine or
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up to one year, a fine of $1,000 and driver's license revocation for not
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more than six months.
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Use:
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3 mos.; $500
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Possession:
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Any amount 1-6; $5,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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<100 lb.: 1-15; $5,000
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ò100 lb. - 2,000 lb.: 3-20; $25,000
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ò2,000 lb. - 10,000: 5-20; $25,000
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ò10,000 lb.: 15-life; $200,000
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New Hampshire: (M)
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Driver's license revocation is authorized for convections with intent to
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sell. Any license may be revoked for 60 days to two years for possession
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while operating a motor vehicle.
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Possession:
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Any amount: 0-1; $1,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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<1 oz.: 0-3; $1,000
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ò1 oz. - 5 lb.: 0-7; $100,000
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ò5 lb.: 0-20; $300,000
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New Jersey: (C,M)
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Persons convicted of a drug offense are automatically subject to driver's
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license revocation for 6 mos. to 2 years.
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Possession:
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ó25 g.: 0-6 mos.; $1,000
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>25 g.: 0-5; $5,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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Any amount 0-5; $15,000
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New Mexico: (M)
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Conveyances not subject to forfeiture in misdemeanor cases.
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Possession:
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ó1 oz.: 0-15 days; $50-$100
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>1 oz. - 8 oz.: 0-1; $100-$1,000
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Cultivation:
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ó100 lb.: 0-18 mos.; $5,000
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>100 lb.: 0-3; $5,000
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New York: (D,M)
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Calculates fines by doubling the alleged proceeds from drug activity.
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Property not subject to forfeiture in misdemeanor cases. Delivery of less
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than 2 grams for no remuneration is a Class B misdemeanor.
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Possession:
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ó25 g.: $100
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>25 g. - 2 oz.: 0-3 mos.; $500
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>2 oz. - 8 oz.: 0-1; $1,000
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>8 oz. - 1 lb.: 0-4; $5,000
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>1 lb. - 10 lb..: 0-7; $5,000
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>10 lb.: 0-15; $5,000
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Cultivation:
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ó25 g.: 0-1; $1,000
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>25 g. - 4 oz.: 0-4; $5,000
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>4 oz. - 1 lb.: 0-4; $5,000
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>1 lb.: 0-15; $5,000
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North Carolina: (D,M)
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The transfer of up to 5 grams of marijuana while operating a motor vehicle
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for no remuneration does not constitute deliver for penalty purposes.
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Conveyances not subject to forfeiture in misdemeanor cases.
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Possession:
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<.5 oz.: 0-30 days; $100
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ò.5 - 1.5 oz.: 0-2; $2,000
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>1.5 oz. - 50 lb.: 0-5; $5,000
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>50 lb.: See below
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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>50 lb. - 100 lb.: 5-10; $5,000
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ò100 lb. - 2,000 lb.: 7-15; $25,000
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ò2,000 lb. - 10,000 lb.: 14-20; $50,000
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ò10,000 lb.: 35-40; $200,000
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North Dakota: (C)
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Possession of up to .5 oz. while operating a motor vehicle is punishable
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by up to one year imprisonment and a $1,000 fine.
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Possession:
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<.5 oz. Class B misdemeanor (Check)
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ò.5 oz. - 1 oz.: 0-1; $1,000
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òOver 1 oz.: 0-5; $5,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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<100 lb.: 0-10; $10,000
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ò100 lb.: 0-20; $10,000
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Ohio: (D,M)
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It is an offense to knowlingly allow property or conveyances to be used
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in the commission of a felony drug offense.
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Possession:
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<100 g.: $100
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Delivery/Sale:
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<100 g.: $100
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Cultivation:
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Any amount: 1.5-5; $2,500
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Oklahoma: (M)
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[eds note, this (M) was revoked as per the BUSH exit request of 93, without
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question or vote]
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Possession:
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Any amount: 0-1; $5,000
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|
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Cultivation:
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Any amount: 2-Life; $50,000
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Delivery/Sale:
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<25 lb.: 2-life; $20,000
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ò25 lb. - 1,000 lb.: 5-life; $25,000-$100,000
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ò1,000 lb.: 5-life; $100,000-$500,000
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Oregon: (D,M)
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Possession:
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<1 oz.: $500-$1,000
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ò1 oz.: 0-10; $100,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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Any amount: 0-10; $100,000
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Pennsylvania:
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Possession:
|
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ó30 g.: 0-30 days; $500
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>30 g.: 0-1; $5,000
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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Any amount: 0-15; $250,000
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Rhode Island: (M)
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Persons convicted of possession but not sentenced to incarceration are
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required to perform community service and pay a fine of $400.
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|
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Possession:
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Any amount: 0-1; $500
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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Any amount: 0-30; $100,000
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|
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South Carolina: (M)
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Possession of more than 1 oz. of marijuana is deemed to be possession
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with intent to distribute. Vehicles not subject to forfeiture in cases
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involving less than 1 pound.
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|
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Possession:
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<1 oz.: 0-30 days; $100-$200
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Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
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<10 lb.: 0-5; $5,000
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ò10 lb. - 100 lb.: 25; $25,000
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ò100 lb. - 2,000 lb.: 25; $25,000
|
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ò2,000 lb. - 10,000 lb.: 25; $50,000
|
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ò10,000 lb: 25; $200,000
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South Dakota:
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Conveyances not subject to forfeiture in case involving less than 1 lb.
|
|
Minor's driver's licenses are subject to suspension.
|
|
|
|
Possession:
|
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ó1 oz.: 0-30 days; $100
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|
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>1 oz. - .5 lb.: 0-1; $1,000
|
|
|
|
ò.5 lb. - < 1 lb.: 0-2; $2,000
|
|
ò1 lb. - 10 lb.: 0-5; $5,000
|
|
|
|
>10 lb.: 0-10; $10,000
|
|
|
|
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
|
|
ó1 oz.: 15 days - 1; $1,000
|
|
|
|
>1 oz. - .5 lb.: 30 days - 2; $2,000
|
|
|
|
ò.5 lb. - <1 lb.: 30 days - 5; $5,000
|
|
ò1 lb.: 30 days - 10; $10,000
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Tennessee: (C,M)
|
|
Conveyances subject to forfeiture in possession cases.
|
|
|
|
Possession:
|
|
ó.5 oz.: 0-1; $2,500
|
|
|
|
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
|
|
|
|
>.5 oz. - 10 lbs.: 1-5; $3,000
|
|
|
|
ò10 lb. - 70 lb.: 4-10; $10,000
|
|
ò70 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:
|
|
ó2 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:
|
|
ó.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
|
|
ò1 oz. - 16 oz.: 0-1; $2,500
|
|
ò16 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:
|
|
ó2 oz.: 0-6 mos.; $500
|
|
|
|
Delivery/Sale:
|
|
ò2 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
|
|
ò5 lb.: 1-10; $1,000
|
|
|
|
Delivery/Sale:
|
|
ó.5 oz.: 0-2; $10,000
|
|
ò.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
|
|
ò40 g.: 0-5; $10,000
|
|
|
|
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
|
|
Any amount: 0-5; $10,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
West Virginia: (C,M)
|
|
|
|
Possession:
|
|
<15 g.: Automatic conditional discharge; $1,000
|
|
|
|
>15 g.: 1-5; $15,000
|
|
|
|
Cultivation/Delivery/Sale:
|
|
Any amount: 1-15; $25,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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:
|
|
ó500 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:
|
|
ó500 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
|
|
ò100 kg.: 5-40; $2,000,000
|
|
ò1000 kg.: 10-life $4,000,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
N O T E S
|
|
-----------
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
C: State allows for the conditional release or alternative/diversion
|
|
sentencing of first-time possession offenders.
|
|
|
|
D: State where marijuana is decriminalized to some degree. See note on
|
|
Alaska
|
|
|
|
M: State has enacted legislation recognizing the medical use of marijuana for
|
|
certain ailments such as glaucoma, nausea associated with chemotherapy and
|
|
AIDS treatment, and some spasticity and neurological disorders.
|
|
CHARACTERISTICS of STATE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
|
|
|
|
The letters beside the states names corresponds with the definitions
|
|
listed at the bottom of this file. These 'flags' indicate that the CSA
|
|
of the jurisdiction includes the characteristic. Originally this was a
|
|
chart with description at the top and states on the left with dots
|
|
indicating inclusion or exclusion, I felt this was the easiest way to
|
|
get past the graphics.
|
|
|
|
|
|
(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.
|
|
|