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Visit NORML’s website. Knowing the penalties of your activities is a must. Take a look at all 50 states and the federal law, and then get an idea of the overview. Some states declare minimal numbers a misdemeanor.
Some states, like New Mexico, Wyoming, and Maine, are very reasonable compared to others, and, of course, in yet other cases, one might even be better off with federal law.Take for a worst-case scenario in consideration certain enhancements like school, weapons, prior history, manufacture, intent, possession, or all combined.