Penal Law § 222.35 · Article 222. Cannabis
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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