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Marijuana Law info...and more!
Marijuana law of the United States of America
Global outlooks on marijuana law are beyond the
scope here, so only the US marijuana law is given a general
overview.
General Marijuana Law of the United States of
America
According to marijuana law possession of marijuana is an arrestable
offense. For possession of an amount of one kilogram (2.2 lbs)
or less, the crime is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one
year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. For possession of any
amount over one kilogram, the crime is a felony, punishable
by 1 - 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
The U.S. marijuana law states that the sale,
cultivation or manufacture of marijuana, by law is a felony
offense. If the amount is one kilogram or less, the mandatory
minimum sentence is three years in prison and a fine of up to
$25,000. For an amount greater than one kilogram but less than
100 lbs, the sentence is a minimum of five years in prison and
a fine of up to $50,000. For an amount up to 500 lbs, the sentence
is a minimum of 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000.
Any amount of 1,000 lbs or greater is punishable by life without
the possibility of parole.
The penalties for sale of marijuana, according
to the marijuana law, are enhanced if the sale takes place within
a three-mile radius of a school or public housing project, adding
five years to the sentence for the sale. Sale to minors (under
18) can increase the penalty by 10 years to life in prison,
and no suspension or probation can be granted.
The possession or sale of drug paraphernalia,
according to marijuana law, is a misdemeanor punishable by up
to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. If the paraphernalia
is sold to a minor at least three years younger than the seller,
the penalty becomes a felony and is punishable by 2 - 20 years
in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
The marijuana law also states that any conviction
for possession, sale, manufacture or cultivation also results
in the suspension of the offender's driver's license for a period
of six months. The contents of this site are for historical, educational, and scientific reference only.
Copyright © 2002 Growing Marijuana Seeds
Warning: It is illegal to grow cannabis/marijuana
in most countries. You are advised against breaking the law.
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