March 9, 2012

Marijuana Policy In Missouri

March 9, 2012
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Missouri has bad marijuana laws, but I am happy to say that there are hard working people from Show Me Cannabis Regulation that are fighting for marijuana reform in Missouri. However, until election day, below are the current marijuana laws in Missouri courtesy of Missouri NORML:

Decriminalized? — No.

Possession of 35 grams or less is a misdemeanor, punishable by 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Possession of 35 grams to 35 kg is a felony, punishable by 7 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

Distributing or cultivating 5 grams or less is a felony, punishable by 7 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

Distributing or cultivating 5 grams to 30 kg is a felony, punishable by 5 to 15 years in prison and up to a $20,000 fine.

Distributing or cultivating 30 to 100 kg is a felony, punishable by 10 years to life in prison and up to a $20,000 fine.

Distributing or cultivating 100 kg or more is a felony, punishable by 10 years to life in prison with no possibility of probation or parole, and up to a $20,000 fine.

Distributing any amount to a minor is a felony, punishable by 5-15 years in prison and a $20,000 fine, in addition to other related penalties.

Distributing or cultivating within 2,000 feet of a school or 1,000 feet of public housing is a felony, punishable by 10 years to life in prison and up to a $20,000 fine.

Possession of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor, punishable by 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Distributing paraphernalia is a felony, punishable by 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

Medical Program? — No.

Want to help bring marijuana law reform to Missouri? Below are some great places to get started, via our Missouri activism page:

Show Me Cannabis Regulation

Missouri Americans for Safe Access

Missouri Marijuana Policy Project

Missouri Norml

Missouri Students for Sensible Drug Policy

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