TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION
§ 53070. Unlawful Possession of Marijuana by Person 21 Years or Older. (a) Except for licensees and licensee representatives, and except for a person acting within the scope of and in compliance with 4 CMC § 53006(a), it is unlawful for any person 21 years of age or older knowingly or intentionally to possess: (1) More than 1 ounce of marijuana in a public place. (2) More than 8 ounces of usable marijuana at a household. (3) More than 16 ounces of solid marijuana products. (4) More than 72 ounces of liquid marijuana products. (5) More than 5 grams of marijuana extracts. (6) More than 6 mature marijuana plants. (7) More than 12 immature marijuana plants. (b) A violation of subsection (a) is: (1) Punishable by up to thirty (30) days imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,250.00, if the amount possessed is not more than two times the applicable maximum amount specified in subsection (a); or (2) Punishable by up to one (1) year imprisonment and a fine of up to $2,500.00, if the amount possessed is more than two times, but not more than four times, the applicable maximum amount specified in subsection (a); or (3) Punishable by up to five (5) years imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000.00, if the amount possessed is more than four times the applicable maximum amount specified in subsection (a). Source: PL 20-66 § 2(170) (Sept. 21, 2018), modified. Commission Comment: The Commission changed the capitalization of the section title pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(f). The Commission changed “Section 106(a) of this Act” to “4 CMC § 53006(a)” in (a) pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(c) and (g). The Commission struck “of this section” pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(g).