
Marijuana: Criminal Possession
(OLD LAW)

§ 221.10 Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Fifth Degree. (OLD LAW)
A person is guilty of criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree when he knowingly and unlawfully possesses:
- marihuana in a public place, as defined in section 240.00 of this chapter, and such marihuana is burning or open to public view; or
- one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances containing marihuana and the preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances are of an aggregate weight of more than twenty-five grams.
Criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree is a class B misdemeanor.