Working to Reform Marijuana Laws
PENNSYLVANIA & NEW YORK STATE
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (www.norml.org)
9/22/2005
Pennsylvania State Penalties
conditional drugged driving
Incarceration
Fine
Possession
30 g or less misdemeanor 30 days $500
More than 30 g misdemeanor 1 year $5,000
Possible probation for first offense.
Any second or subsequent conviction can double penalty.
Sale or Cultivation
Distribution of 30 g or less for no renumeration misdemeanor 30 days $500
Sale of less then 1,000 lbs felony 5 years $15,000
Sale of more than 1,000 lbs felony 10 years $100,000
To a minor by seller over age 21 felony double penalty double penalty
Possible probation for first offense.
Any second or subsequent conviction can double penalty.
Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)
Paraphernalia possession or sale misdemeanor 1 year $2,500
Paraphernalia possession or sale to minor misdemeanor or felony double penalty double penalty
Possible probation for first offense.
Any second or subsequent conviction can double penalty.
D etails
Possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to
$500. The penalties for possession of greater than 30 grams increase to a possible one year in prison and a fine up to
$5,000.
Delivery for no renumeration of 30 grams or less of marijuana is treated as possession with a possible penalty of 30 days
in jail and a fine up to $500. Cultivation, delivery or sale of 1,000 pounds or less is punishable by up to five years in prison
and a fine of up to $15,000. For amounts greater than 1,000 pounds, the penalty increases to a possible 10 years in prison
and a fine up to $100,000. The court is authorized to increase the fines beyond the maximum to exhaust the proceeds of
the crime. Sale or distribution to a minor by a person over the age of 21 doubles the possible penalties.
Possession or sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,500, unless the sale was to a
minor, in which case the possible penalties double.
For first offenders, the court may grant probation without verdict.
Any second or subsequent drug conviction increases the possible penalties to twice those for first time offenders.
Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people
facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After
successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Drugged driving: This state has a zero tolerance per se drugged driving law enacted. In their strictest
form, these laws forbid drivers from operating a motor vehicle if they have any detectable level of an illicit drug
Working to Reform Marijuana Laws
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (www.norml.org)
9/22/2005
or drug metabolite (i.e., compounds produced from chemical changes of a drug in the body, but not
necessarily psychoactive themselves) present in their bodily fluids. For more information, see NORML's
Drugged Driving (DUID) report.
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Metric units to United States units of measurements:
One ounce (oz.) = 28.35 grams
One pound (lb.) = 16 ounces = 453.59 grams
One kilogram (kg.) = 1,000 grams (g) = 2.2 pounds (lbs.)
NEW YORK STATE
decriminalized
Details About this report
Incarceration
Fine
Possession
25 g or less (first offense) civil citation none $100
25 g or less (second offense) civil citation none $200
25 g or less (subsequent offense) misdemeanor 15 days $250
25 g to 2 oz* misdemeanor 3 months $500
2 to 8 oz misdemeanor 1 year $1,000
8 to 16 oz (first felony) felony 1 - 1.5 years $5,000
16 oz to 10 lbs (first felony) felony 1 - 2.5 years $5,000
More than 10 lbs (first felony) felony 1 - 5.5 years $5,000
*Includes any amount in public where marijuana is burning or open to public view.
Sale or Cultivation
2 g or less without remuneration misdemeanor 3 months $500
25 g or less misdemeanor 1 year $1,000
25 g to 4 oz (first felony) felony 1 - 1.5 years $5,000
4 to 16 oz (first felony) felony 1 - 2.5 years $5,000
More than 16 oz (first felony) felony 1 - 5.5 years $5,000
Sale to a minor (first felony) felony 1 - 2.5 years $5,000
Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)
Paraphernalia possession (must be dirty paraphernalia) misdemeanor 1 year $1,000
Details
Possession of 25 grams or less of marijuana is punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense. For the second offense, the penalty increases to a $200 fine and for subsequent offenses the fine increases to $250 and a maximum of 15 days in jail time may be imposed. Possession of greater than 25 grams or possession of any amount in public where the marijuana is burning or open to public view, is punishable by up to three months in jail and a fine up to $500. For possession of greater than two ounces, the penalty increases to a possible one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Possession of greater than eight ounces increases the penalties to a possible one to one and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. The penalties for possession of greater than 16 ounces are one to two and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. For possession of any amount greater than 10 pounds, the penalty is one to five and half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Delivery or manufacture of two grams or less of marijuana for no remuneration is punishable by up to three months in jail and a fine up to $500. For delivery or manufacture of 25 grams or less, the penalty is up to one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000. For amounts greater than 25 grams, the penalty increases to one to one and a half years in jail and a fine up to $5,000. Delivery or manufacture of greater than four ounces is punishable by one to two and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. For any amount greater than 16 ounces, the penalty increases to one to five and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Any sale or delivery to a minor is punishable by one to two and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Possession or sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail or a fine up to $1,000.
Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.
PENNSYLVANIA & NEW YORK STATE
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (www.norml.org)
9/22/2005
Pennsylvania State Penalties
conditional drugged driving
Incarceration
Fine
Possession
30 g or less misdemeanor 30 days $500
More than 30 g misdemeanor 1 year $5,000
Possible probation for first offense.
Any second or subsequent conviction can double penalty.
Sale or Cultivation
Distribution of 30 g or less for no renumeration misdemeanor 30 days $500
Sale of less then 1,000 lbs felony 5 years $15,000
Sale of more than 1,000 lbs felony 10 years $100,000
To a minor by seller over age 21 felony double penalty double penalty
Possible probation for first offense.
Any second or subsequent conviction can double penalty.
Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)
Paraphernalia possession or sale misdemeanor 1 year $2,500
Paraphernalia possession or sale to minor misdemeanor or felony double penalty double penalty
Possible probation for first offense.
Any second or subsequent conviction can double penalty.
D etails
Possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to
$500. The penalties for possession of greater than 30 grams increase to a possible one year in prison and a fine up to
$5,000.
Delivery for no renumeration of 30 grams or less of marijuana is treated as possession with a possible penalty of 30 days
in jail and a fine up to $500. Cultivation, delivery or sale of 1,000 pounds or less is punishable by up to five years in prison
and a fine of up to $15,000. For amounts greater than 1,000 pounds, the penalty increases to a possible 10 years in prison
and a fine up to $100,000. The court is authorized to increase the fines beyond the maximum to exhaust the proceeds of
the crime. Sale or distribution to a minor by a person over the age of 21 doubles the possible penalties.
Possession or sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,500, unless the sale was to a
minor, in which case the possible penalties double.
For first offenders, the court may grant probation without verdict.
Any second or subsequent drug conviction increases the possible penalties to twice those for first time offenders.
Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people
facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After
successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Drugged driving: This state has a zero tolerance per se drugged driving law enacted. In their strictest
form, these laws forbid drivers from operating a motor vehicle if they have any detectable level of an illicit drug
Working to Reform Marijuana Laws
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (www.norml.org)
9/22/2005
or drug metabolite (i.e., compounds produced from chemical changes of a drug in the body, but not
necessarily psychoactive themselves) present in their bodily fluids. For more information, see NORML's
Drugged Driving (DUID) report.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE: VOTE. JOIN NORML.
Metric units to United States units of measurements:
One ounce (oz.) = 28.35 grams
One pound (lb.) = 16 ounces = 453.59 grams
One kilogram (kg.) = 1,000 grams (g) = 2.2 pounds (lbs.)
NEW YORK STATE
decriminalized
Details About this report
Incarceration
Fine
Possession
25 g or less (first offense) civil citation none $100
25 g or less (second offense) civil citation none $200
25 g or less (subsequent offense) misdemeanor 15 days $250
25 g to 2 oz* misdemeanor 3 months $500
2 to 8 oz misdemeanor 1 year $1,000
8 to 16 oz (first felony) felony 1 - 1.5 years $5,000
16 oz to 10 lbs (first felony) felony 1 - 2.5 years $5,000
More than 10 lbs (first felony) felony 1 - 5.5 years $5,000
*Includes any amount in public where marijuana is burning or open to public view.
Sale or Cultivation
2 g or less without remuneration misdemeanor 3 months $500
25 g or less misdemeanor 1 year $1,000
25 g to 4 oz (first felony) felony 1 - 1.5 years $5,000
4 to 16 oz (first felony) felony 1 - 2.5 years $5,000
More than 16 oz (first felony) felony 1 - 5.5 years $5,000
Sale to a minor (first felony) felony 1 - 2.5 years $5,000
Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)
Paraphernalia possession (must be dirty paraphernalia) misdemeanor 1 year $1,000
Details
Possession of 25 grams or less of marijuana is punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense. For the second offense, the penalty increases to a $200 fine and for subsequent offenses the fine increases to $250 and a maximum of 15 days in jail time may be imposed. Possession of greater than 25 grams or possession of any amount in public where the marijuana is burning or open to public view, is punishable by up to three months in jail and a fine up to $500. For possession of greater than two ounces, the penalty increases to a possible one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Possession of greater than eight ounces increases the penalties to a possible one to one and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. The penalties for possession of greater than 16 ounces are one to two and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. For possession of any amount greater than 10 pounds, the penalty is one to five and half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Delivery or manufacture of two grams or less of marijuana for no remuneration is punishable by up to three months in jail and a fine up to $500. For delivery or manufacture of 25 grams or less, the penalty is up to one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000. For amounts greater than 25 grams, the penalty increases to one to one and a half years in jail and a fine up to $5,000. Delivery or manufacture of greater than four ounces is punishable by one to two and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. For any amount greater than 16 ounces, the penalty increases to one to five and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Any sale or delivery to a minor is punishable by one to two and a half years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Possession or sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail or a fine up to $1,000.
Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.
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