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Possession of less than 1.25 ounces is a
civil violation, punishable by a fine of
$200 - $400. Possession of 1.25 ounces
or more is considered evidence of intent
to distribute and is punished as such
(see below). Possession
of a usable amount of marijuana is
lawful if at the time of the possession
the person has an authenticated copy of
a medical record demonstrating that the
person has a physician's recommendation.
Cultivation of five
plants or less of marijuana is
punishable by up to six months in jail
and a fine of up to $1,000. For greater
than five plants, the penalties increase
to up to one year in jail and a fine of
up to $2,000. For greater than 100
plants the possible punishment is up to
five years in prison and a fine of up to
$5,000. For any amount of plants greater
than 500, the penalties increase to up
to ten years in prison and a fine of up
to $20,000.
The penalty for sale
of marijuana is up to one year in jail
and a fine up to $2,000. The penalties
increase to up to five years in prison
and a fine of up to $5,000 if the sale
was made to a minor or if it occurred
within 1,000 feet of a school or on a
school bus.
Possession of greater
than one pound of marijuana is
considered trafficking and is punishable
by up to one year in jail and a fine of
up to $2,000.
Possession and
personal use of paraphernalia is a civil
violation punishable by a fine of $200.
The sale of paraphernalia is punishable
by up to six months in prison and a fine
of up to $1,000, unless the sale was to
a minor, in which case the penalty
increases to up to one year in jail and
a fine of up to $2,000.
Upon conviction, the
court may suspend or revoke the
professional license of the offender. |
Maine Marijuana Laws
Decriminalization: The state has
decriminalized marijuana to some degree.
Typically, decriminalization means no prison
time or criminal record for first-time
possession of a small amount for personal
consumption. The conduct is treated like a
minor traffic violation.
Medical
marijuana: This state has
