Penalty for Illegal Marijuana Possession if Police Stop Me?
Is there a Penalty for Illegal Marijuana Possession?
Knowing if there is a penalty for illegal marijuana possession and how much a patient can possess is important to know. Possession of marijuana without ‘legal enrollment’ on the Medical Marijuana Use Registry may carry the following punishments:
Possession of Marijuana
- Under 20 grams: 1st degree misdemeanor; up to 1 year jail , fine
- Over 20 grams to 25 lbs or under 300 plants: up to 5 years jail, fine
- In excess of 25 lbs. is trafficking (1st degree felony – up to thirty years in prison, thirty years in probation, and a $10,000 fine)
Selling Marijuana
- 3rd degree felony – up to five years in prison, five years in probation, and a $5,000 fine
- less than 20 g. – 1st degree misdemeanor
- Subsequent offense: 15 yrs.
Trafficking Marijuana
- 25-2000 lbs.: mandatory $25,000 and 3 yrs.;
- 2000-10,000 lbs.: mandatory $50,000 and 7 yrs.;
- Over 10,000 lbs.: 15 yrs. and mandatory $200,000
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9 responses to “Is there a Penalty for Illegal Marijuana Possession?”
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[…] Florida law only allows licensed dispensing organizations known as medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs) to sell or distribute medical cannabis. The Florida Department of Health runs the Office of Medical Marijuana Use. This office keeps tight reigns over the entire cannabis chain in the state. Local business with Florida farms cultivate, process and distribute the entire industry in Florida. Patients are not allowed to grow their own plants or buy from unlicensed vendors. Of course, importing marijuana into the state is considered a felony. If you are not a state licensed vendor, avoid a costly penalty for illegal possession. […]
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