NORML: A Voice for Responsible Marijuana Smokers
Since its founding in 1970, NORML has provided a voice in the public policy debate for those Americans who oppose marijuana prohibition and favor an end to the practice of arresting marijuana smokers. A nonprofit public-interest advocacy group, NORML represents the interests of the tens of millions of Americans who smoke marijuana responsibly.
Possession |
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Personal Use |
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1 oz or less | misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 1,000 |
More than 1 oz | felony | 1 – 10 years | $ 0 |
With intent to distribute |
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10 lbs or less | felony | 1 – 10 years | $ 0 |
10 – 2000 lbs | felony | 5 – 30 years | $ 100,000 |
2000 – 10,000 lbs | felony | 7 – 30 years | $ 250,000 |
More than 10,000 lbs | felony | 15 – 30 years | $ 1,000,000 |
Within 1,000 feet of school grounds, a park, or a housing project, or in a drug free zone | felony | 20 -40 years | $ 40,000 |