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| Marijuana Laws in Puerto Rico | |||
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| POSSESSION | |||
| Any amount (first offense) | felony | 3 years* | $5,000 |
| Any amount (subsequent offense) | felony | 6 years | $5,000 |
| *Possible probation for first offense with dismissal upon completion of probation. | |||
| SALE OR CULTIVATION | |||
| Any amount | felony | 12 years | $20,000 |
| Sale to a minor, or within 100 meters of a school or recreation facility | felony | double penalty | double penalty |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |||
| Paraphernalia possession | felony | 3 years | $3,000 |
| Paraphernalia possession or sale to minor | felony | 3 years | $30,000 |
| DETAILS | |||
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Possession of marijuana is a felony punishable by three years in prison and a fine up to $5,000 for the first offense. The penalty for a second or subsequent offense increases to six years in prison. First offenders are eligible for probation without a verdict, and upon successful completion of the probation, the charges may be dismissed. Manufacture, delivery or sale of marijuana is punishable by up to 12 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. Any distribution to minors or distribution within 100 meters of a school or recreation facility increases the possible penalties to twice the amount. Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by three years in prison and a fine up to $3,000 and sale of paraphernalia is also punished by three years in prison, but the possible fine increases to $30,000. |
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Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge. |
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