Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 222.25 — Unlawful possession of cannabis
N.Y. Penal Law § 222.25
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Penal Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 222.25 Unlawful possession of cannabis.
Citator
N.Y. Penal Law § 222.25 — Unlawful possession of cannabis is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 222.25 Unlawful possession of cannabis.
A person is guilty of unlawful possession of cannabis when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses cannabis and such cannabis weighs more than three ounces or concentrated cannabis and such concentrated cannabis weighs more than twenty-four grams.
Unlawful possession of cannabis is a violation punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred twenty-five dollars.