Throughout the U.S., there are a large assortment of cannabis laws at the state level. But what are the federal marijuana laws? Below is a chart of federal marijuana laws provided by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML): Offense Penalty Incarceration Max. Fine Possession Any amount (first offense) misdemeanor 1 …
Louisiana Marijuana Possession Laws: 14g or less (first offense) Charge: Not Classified Incarceration: 15 days Fine: $300 More than 14g – less than 2.5lbs (first offense) Charge: Not Classified Incarceration: 6 months Fine: $500 2.5 – less than 60lbs Charge: Not Classified Incarceration: 2* – 10 years Fine: $30,000 60 – less than 2000lbs …
Kentucky Marijuana Possession Laws: Up to 8 ounces: Penalty: Misdemeanor with up to 45 days in jail and/or a maximum fine of $250. Anything above 8 ounces is considered for distribution purposes. Below is Kentucky’s distribution laws: Less than 8 oz (first offense) Misdemeanor Incarceration: 1 year Fine: $500 Less than 8 …
California Marijuana Possession Laws: 28.5 grams or less (18 and older): Penalty: Maximum fine of $100. 28.5 grams or less (under 18) Penalty: Misdemeanor with up to 10 days in a detention center and a maximum $250 fine. 28.5 grams or less while on school grounds: Penalty: Misdemeanor with up to 10 …
