KRS 218A.1422: Possession of marijuana -- Penalty -- Maximum term of incarceration.

(1) A person is guilty of possession of marijuana when he or she knowingly and

unlawfully possesses marijuana, and the possession is not in compliance with, or

otherwise authorized by, KRS Chapter 218B.

(2) Possession of marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor, except that, KRS Chapter 532

to the contrary notwithstanding, the maximum term of incarceration shall be no

greater than forty-five (45) days.

(3) This section does not apply to:

(a) A cannabis business or a cannabis business agent, as defined in KRS

218B.010, when acting in compliance with KRS Chapter 218B; or

(b) A cardholder, as defined in KRS 218B.010, whose use of medicinal cannabis

is in compliance with KRS Chapter 218B.