|
 |
| Marijuana Laws in Puerto Rico |
 |
| 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 |
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.
|
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.
|
|
|