N.Y. Penal Law 222.50 – Criminal sale of cannabis in the third degree
§ 222.50 Criminal sale of cannabis in the third degree.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 222.50
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
A person is guilty of criminal sale of cannabis in the third degree when:
1. he or she knowingly and unlawfully sells more than three ounces of cannabis or more than twenty-four grams of concentrated cannabis; or
2. being twenty-one years of age or older, he or she knowingly and unlawfully sells or gives, or causes to be given or sold, cannabis or concentrated cannabis to a person less than twenty-one years of age; except that in any prosecution under this subdivision, it is a defense that the defendant was less than three years older than the person under the age of twenty-one at the time of the offense. This subdivision shall not apply to designated caregivers, practitioners, employees of a registered organization or employees of a designated caregiver facility acting in compliance with Article 3 of the cannabis law.
Criminal sale of cannabis in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.