Penalties for Delivery of Marijuana

For delivery of marijuana, or possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, the penalties depend on the amount of marijuana:

Misdemeanor:

Up to one year in jail if the amount of marihuana delivered is one-fourth ounce or less and the person committing the offense receives remuneration for the marihuana.

Felonies:

From 180 days to two years in a state jail if the amount of marihuana delivered is five pounds or less but more than one-fourth ounce;

Two to 20 years in prison if the amount of marihuana delivered is 50 pounds or less but more than five pounds;

Five years to 99 years, or life imprisonment, if the amount of marihuana delivered is 2,000 pounds or less but more than 50 pounds; and

Life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 10 years, if the amount of marihuana delivered is more than 2,000 pounds.