What are the Penalties for Growing Marijuana?
The penalties for growing marijuana depend on whether you are charged under Federal or State law. • Federal Penalties: Growing marijuana is a felony under Federal law. Penalties will vary according to the amount of marijuana that is found growing, measured by weight. Fines can range from $250,000 to $4,000,000. Incarceration can range from 5 to 40 years. Penalties are increased if marijuana is grown within 1,000 feet of a school or other specified area. • State Penalties: Generally, State laws on growing marijuana are less severe than Federal laws. Penalties will vary from State to State. Like Federal penalties, State penalties will depend on the amount of marijuana being grown. In some states, such as Washington, growing marijuana may be a misdemeanor, while in most states, it is a felony. States that allow the growth of medical marijuana have no penalties patients or care-givers.
