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E. Possession of marijuana, or synthetic cannabinoids. (1) Except as provided in Subsections E and F of this Section, on a first conviction for violation of Subsection C of this Section with regard to marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol or chemical derivatives thereof, or synthetic cannabinoids the offender shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, imprisoned in the parish jail for not more than six months, or both.
(5) A conviction for the violation of any other statute or ordinance with the same elements as R.S. 40:966(B)(3) prohibiting the distributing or dispensing or possession with intent to distribute or dispense marijuana, of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol or chemical derivatives thereof, or synthetic cannabinoids shall be considered as a prior conviction for the purposes of this Subsection relating to penalties for second, third, or subsequent offenders.
Acts 1972, No. 634, § 1. Amended by Acts 1973, No. 207, § 3; Acts 1977, No. 631, § 1; Acts 1981, No. 800, § 1, eff. Aug. 2, 1981; Acts 1983, No. 598, § 1; Acts 1984, No. 910, § 1; Acts 1985, No. 208, § 1; Acts 1986, No. 769, § 1; Acts 1987, No. 850, § 1; Acts 1991, No. 99, § 1; Acts 1993, No. 969, § 1; Acts 1994, 3rd Ex.Sess., No. 77, § 1; Acts 2001, No. 403, § 4, eff. June 15, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 1036, § 1; Acts 2002, 1st Ex.Sess., No. 45, § 1, eff. April 18, 2002; Acts 2004, No. 345, § 1; Acts 2007, No. 19, § 1; Acts 2009, No. 533, § 3; Acts 2010, No. 565, § 1; Acts 2010, No. 661, § 1; Acts 2010, No. 810, § 1; Acts 2010, No. 866, § 1.

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