Penal Law § 222.30 · Article 222. Cannabis
Criminal possession of cannabis in the third degree
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§ 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.
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