Penal Law § 222.45 · Article 222. Cannabis
Unlawful sale of cannabis
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§ 222.45 Unlawful sale of cannabis.
A person is guilty of unlawful sale of cannabis when he or she knowingly and unlawfully sells cannabis or concentrated cannabis.
Unlawful sale of cannabis is a violation punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN222.45
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