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NORTH CAROLINA MARIJUANA OFFENSES

Marijuana is illegal in North Carolina.  There are many crimes relating to the possession and distribution of marijuana. Here is an overview of the various marijuana laws in North Carolina.

Possession of Marijuana

Elements
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(a)(3) if they:
  1. Knowingly
  2. Possess (actual possession or constructive possession)
  3. Marijuana
Punishment
Possessing marijuana in North Carolina is considered a Class 3 misdemeanor under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(d)(4) for possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce. 
Possession of more than ½ ounce and up to 1 ½ ounces of marijuana is a Class 1 misdemeanor under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(d)(4).
Possession of more than 1 ½ ounces of marijuana is a Class I felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(d)(4).

Possess Marijuana Paraphernalia

Elements
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A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-113.22(a) if they:
  1. Knowingly
  2. Uses or possesses with intent to use
  3. Marijuana paraphernalia
  4. For any of the following purposes
    (a) To plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, or harvest marijuana;
    (b) To manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process or prepare marijuana; 
    (c) To test or analyze marijuana; 
    (d) To package, repackage, store contain, or conceal marijuana; or
    (e) To inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce marijuana into the body
  5. Marijuana

Punishment
The punishment for possession of drug paraphernalia in North Carolina is a Class 3 misdemeanor under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113.22(a).

Manufacture Marijuana

Elements
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(a)(1) if they:
  1. Knowingly
  2. Manufacturing (producing, preparing, processing, packaging, or labeling)
  3. Marijuana
Punishment
Manufacturing marijuana in North Carolina is considered a Class I felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(2).

Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Marijuana

Elements
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(a)(1) if they:
  1. Knowingly
  2. Possess
  3. Marijuana
  4. With the intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver it
Punishment
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Possession of Marijuana with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver is considered a Class I felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(2).

Sale/Delivery of Marijuana

Elements
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(2) if they:
  1. Knowingly
  2. Sell or deliver 
  3. Marijuana
  4. To another

Punishments
Selling marijuana in North Carolina is considered a Class H Felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(2). Delivering marijuana in North Carolina is considered a Class I Felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(2).
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