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N.Y. Penal Law § 222.25: Unlawful possession of cannabis

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title M. Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
  4. Article 222. Cannabis

§ 222.25 Unlawful possession of cannabis.

A person is guilty of unlawful possession of cannabis when he or she

knowingly and unlawfully possesses cannabis and such cannabis weighs

more than three ounces or concentrated cannabis and such concentrated

cannabis weighs more than twenty-four grams.

Unlawful possession of cannabis is a violation punishable by a fine of

not more than one hundred twenty-five dollars.

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