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Local Regulation of Marijuana and Chronic Pain



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FDA Regulation of Cannabis
Florida Laws and Penalties

Offense Penalty Incarceration   Max. Fine

Possession in Florida – other states in the USA

20 grams or less Misdemeanor 1 year $ 1,000
More than 20 grams – 25 lbs Felony 5 years $ 5,000
More than 25 – less than 2000 lbs Felony 3* – 15 years $ 25,000
2000 – less than 10,000 lbs Felony 7* – 30 years $ 50,000
10,000 lbs or more Felony 15* – 30 years $ 200,000
Less than 25 plants Felony 5 years $ 5,000
25 – 300 plants Felony 15 years $ 10,000
300 – 2,000 plants Felony 3* – 15 years $ 25,000
2000 – 10,000 plants Felony 7* – 30 years $ 50,000
10,000 plants or more Felony 15* – 30 years $ 50,000
Within 1000 feet of a school, college, park, or other specified areas Felony 3* – 15 years $ 10,000
* Mandatory minimum sentence

 


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