A person is guilty of unlawful possession of marijuana when he knowingly and unlawfully possessed marijuana
Penalties:
This statute is the decriminalization of marijuana in New York State. This is a violation punishable only by a fine of not more then one hundred dollars.
If the defendant has previously been convicted of an offense in Article 221, or Article 220, committed within the three years immediately preceding such violation, it will be punishable by:
- A fine of not more then two hundred dollars, if the the defendant was previously convicted of one such offense committed during such period, and
- A fine of not more then two hundred and fifty dollars or a term of imprisonment not in excess of 15 days or both, if the defendant was previously convicted of two such offenses committed during such period.
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