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Penalty for Distribution or Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotic Drugs Listed in Schedule I; Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids - R.S. 40:966 | Uncategorised
Penalty for Distribution or Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotic Drugs Listed in Schedule I; Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids - R.S. 40:966
(1) A substance classified in Schedule I which is a narcotic drug (all substances in Schedule I preceded by an asterisk "*"), upon conviction shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than five nor more than fifty years at hard labor at least five years of which shall be served without benefit of probation, or suspension of sentence, and may, in addition, be required to pay a fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars.
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.
(3) Except as provided in Subsection F or G of this Section, on a third or subsequent 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 sentenced to imprisonment with or without hard labor for not more than twenty years, and may, in addition, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than five thousand dollars.
(4) A conviction for the violation of any other statute or ordinance with the same elements as R.S. 40:966(C) prohibiting the possession 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.
(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.
(1) Any person who knowingly or intentionally possesses sixty pounds or more, but less than two thousand pounds of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol or chemical derivatives thereof, or synthetic cannabinoids shall be sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment at hard labor of not less than five years, nor more than thirty years, and to pay a fine of not less than fifty thousand dollars nor more than one hundred thousand dollars.
(2) Any person who knowingly or intentionally possesses two thousand pounds or more, but less than ten thousand pounds of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol or chemical derivatives thereof, or synthetic cannabinoids shall be sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment at hard labor of not less than ten years nor more than forty years, and to pay a fine of not less than one hundred thousand dollars nor more than four hundred thousand dollars.
(3) Any person who knowingly or intentionally possesses ten thousand pounds or more of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol or chemical derivatives thereof, or synthetic cannabinoids shall be sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment at hard labor of not less than twenty-five years, nor more than forty years and to pay a fine of not less than four hundred thousand dollars nor more than one million dollars.
G. With respect to any person to whom the provisions of Subsections D and F are applicable, the adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence shall not be suspended, deferred, or withheld, nor shall such person be eligible for probation or parole prior to serving the minimum sentences provided by Subsection D or F.
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.