MARIHUANA LAW PENALTY GUIDE
Common spelling is ‘Marijuana’ but the Penal Code spells it ‘Marihuana’
| Possession Offense | Penalty | Jail | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g or less (first offense) | Not Classified | N/A | $100 |
| 25 g or less (second offense) | Not Classified | N/A | $ 200 |
| 25 g or less (third offense) | Not Classified | 15 days | $ 250 |
| More than 25 g – 2 oz | Misdemeanor | 3 months | $ 500 |
| More than 2 – 8 oz | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 1,000 |
| More than 8 oz – 1 lb | Felony | 4 years | $ 5,000 |
| More than 1 – 10 lbs | Felony | 7 years | $ 5,000 |
| More than 10 lbs | Felony | 15 years | $ 15,000 |
| In public view | Misdemeanor | 90 days | $ 250 |
| Sale Offense | Penalty | Jail | Fine |
| 2 g or less without profit or 1 marihuana cigarette | Misdemeanor | 3 months | $ 500 |
| 25 g or less | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 1,000 |
| More than 25 g – 4 oz | Felony | 4 years | $ 5,000 |
| More than 4 oz – 1 lb | Felony | 7 years | $ 5,000 |
| More than 1 lb | Felony | 15 years | $ 15,000 |
| Using a child to assist | Felony | 4 years | $ 5,000 |
| To a minor | Felony | 7 years | $ 5,000 |
| Trafficking Offense | Penalty | Jail | Fine |
| Any amount | Felony | 15* – 25 years | $ 100,000 |
| * Mandatory minimum sentence | |||
| Cultivation Offense | Penalty | Jail | Fine |
| Any amount* | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 1,000 |
| * Cultivating marijuana is also possessing marijuana under current case law. | |||
HASH and CONCENTRATES Offense |
Penalty | Jail | Fine |
| Possession of less than 1/4 oz | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 1,000 |
| Possession of 1/4 – less than 1 oz | Felony | 7 years | $ 5,000 |
| Possession of 1 oz or more | Felony | 15 years | $ 15,000 |
| Sale | Felony | 15 years | $ 15,000 |
Paraphernalia Offense |
Penalty | Jail | Fine |
| Possession or sale of scales or balances for the purpose of weighing or measuring marijuana | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 0 |
| Subsequent offense | Felony | 7 years | $ 5,000 |
CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE |
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| Property can be seized if convicted of a felony. | |||
MISCELLANEOUS |
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| Mandatory driver’s license suspension of 6 months for youthful offenders. | |||
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This information is ONLY a GUIDE and is subject to change.
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NOTE: Penal Law code reviewed as of 01/01/2019. Several corrections/updates were made.