Puerto Rico Marijuana Laws - Cannabis Legal Status in Puerto Rico


Incarceration


Fine

Possession
Any amount (first offense) felony 3 years* $5,000
Any amount (subsequent offense) felony 6 years $5,000
*Possible probation for first offense with dismissal upon completion of probation.
Sale or Cultivation
Any amount felony 12 years $20,000
Sale to a minor, or within 100 meters of a school or recreation facility felony double penalty double penalty
Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)
Paraphernalia possession felony 3 years $3,000
Paraphernalia sale felony 3 years $30,000
Details

Possession of marijuana is a felony punishable by three years in prison and a fine up to $5,000 for the first offense. The penalty for a second or subsequent offense increases to six years in prison. First offenders are eligible for probation without a verdict, and upon successful completion of the probation, the charges may be dismissed.

Manufacture, delivery or sale of marijuana is punishable by up to 12 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. Any distribution to minors or distribution within 100 meters of a school or recreation facility increases the possible penalties to twice the amount.

Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by three years in prison and a fine up to $3,000 and sale of paraphernalia is also punished by three years in prison, but the possible fine increases to $30,000.

Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.

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  • priscilla
    Is marijuana legal in san juan puerto rico possesion?
    1 year ago
  • No, marijuana is not legal in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Possession of up to an ounce is punishable by a fine of up to $500, imprisonment of up to 5 years, or both.