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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE M
Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
ARTICLE 222
Cannabis
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Licensing of cannabis production and distribution; defense
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Criminal possession of cannabis in the third degree
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SECTION 222.25
Unlawful possession of cannabis
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE M, ARTICLE 222
§ 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.