Possession for Personal Use
Possession of up to and including 28.5 grams of marijuana is an infraction punishable by a fine of $100. Possession of more than 28.5 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment and/or a fine up to $500. If the amount possessed is 28.5 grams or less but the person is 18 years of age or older and the possession occurred on school grounds, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to 10 days imprisonment and/or a fine up to $500. If the offender was younger than 18 years of age, then the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $250 for the first offense and a fine up to $500 or commitment to a detention center for up to 10 days.
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- California Health & Safety Code § 11357 Web Search
Possession with Intent to Distribute
Possession with intent to distribute any amount of marijuana is a felony punishable by 16-36 months imprisonment.
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Sale/Delivery
Sale or delivery of any amount of marijuana is a felony punishable by 2-4 years imprisonment. However, a gift or mere transportation of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by fine up to $100. If a person is arrested for this misdemeanor, they shall be released upon presentation of sufficient identification and signing of a written promise to appear in court.
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- California Health & Safety Code § 11360 Web Search
Delivery or attempted delivery without compensation of any amount of marijuana by an individual aged 18 years or older to an individual who is 14-17 years old is a felony punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment. Delivery or attempted delivery without compensation of any amount of marijuana by an individual aged 18 years or older to an individual who is under the age of 14 is a felony punishable by 3-7 years imprisonment. Sale or attempted sale of any amount of marijuana by an individual aged 18 years or older to an individual under 18 years of age is a felony punishable by 3-7 years imprisonment.
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- California Health & Safety Code § 11361 Web Search
Cultivation
Cultivation of any amount of marijuana is a felony punishable by 16-36 months imprisonment.
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