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THE LAW
Possession
of marijuana in Pennsylvania is illegal. Outcomes for people caught with marijuana
include a criminal record, fines, and jail time. Pennsylvania – Possession of Marijuana Penalties for possession
of marijuana in Pennsylvania under Code Title 780-35 . § Possession of under
30 grams (less than an ounce) is a $500 fine, plus 30 days in jail. § Possession of over 30 grams (more than an
ounce) is a $5,000 fine, plus up to 1 year in jail; if caught a second time
the fine is $25,000 and up to 3 years in jail. § Possession with intent to sell carries
penalties of up to $10,000 fine, plus 10 years in jail.
U.S. Food & Drug
Administration - FDA Controlled
Substances Act (CSA) “The federal government
regulates drugs through the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (21 U.S.C. §
811), which does not recognize the difference between medical and
recreational use of marijuana. These laws are generally applied only against
persons who possess, cultivate, or distribute large quantities of marijuana. Under federal law, marijuana is treated like every other
controlled substance, such as cocaine and heroin. The federal government
places every controlled substance in a schedule, in principle according to
its relative potential for abuse and medicinal value. Under the CSA,
marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, which means that the federal
government views marijuana as highly addictive and having no medical value.” |
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