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Possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana is a
misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine
of up to $1,000. Possession of greater than 20 grams of
marijuana is a felony, punishable by up to five years in
prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
The delivery of 20 grams or less of marijuana for no
consideration is a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one
year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Sale, delivery or
cultivation of any other amount up to 25 pounds is a felony
and punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up
to $5,000.
Sale, delivery or cultivation of greater than 25 pounds is
considered trafficking, and all trafficking offenses have
mandatory minimum sentences. For less than 2,000 pounds or
less than 2,000 plants, there is a mandatory minimum sentence
of three years and a fine of $25,000. For less than 10,000
pounds or less than 10,000 plants there is a mandatory minimum
sentence of seven years and a fine of $50,000. For 10,000
pounds or 10,000 plants or greater, the mandatory minimum
sentence is 15 years in prison and a fine of $200,000.
Any sale or delivery occurring within 200 feet of a
college, public park or public housing, or occurring within
1,000 feet of a school, daycare center or church is punishable
by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of $10,000.
The possession of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor,
punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to
$1,000.
Conviction of a drug related offense also requires
suspension of the offender's driver's license for at least six
months but not longer than two
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Mandatory