Penal Law § 222.40 · Article 222. Cannabis
Criminal possession of cannabis in the first degree
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§ 222.40 Criminal possession of cannabis in the first degree.
A person is guilty of criminal possession of cannabis in the first degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses:
1. cannabis and such cannabis weighs more than ten pounds; or
2. concentrated cannabis and such concentrated cannabis weighs more than four pounds.
Criminal possession of cannabis in the first degree is a class D felony.
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