Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties
NORML
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Penal Law 220 relates to “controlled substances” offenses which include possession of “concentrated cannabis” which is defined as being more than 2 1/2% by volume of the total volume of cannabis seized. PL 220 then imposes escalating grades of punishment depending on the weight of concentrated cannabis.
Let's personalize your content