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N.Y. Penal Law § 222.35: Criminal possession of cannabis in the second degree

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§ 222.35 Criminal possession of cannabis in the second degree.

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

degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses:

1. cannabis and such cannabis weighs more than five pounds; or

2. concentrated cannabis and such concentrated cannabis weighs more

than two pounds.

Criminal possession of cannabis in the second degree is a class E

felony.

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