N.Y. Penal Law § 222.30: Criminal possession of cannabis in the third degree

§ 222.30 Criminal possession of cannabis in the third degree.

A person is guilty of criminal possession of cannabis in the third

degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses:

1. cannabis and such cannabis weighs more than sixteen ounces; or

2. concentrated cannabis and such concentrated cannabis weighs more

than five ounces.

Criminal possession of cannabis in the third degree is a class A

misdemeanor.