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.
Structure New York Laws
Title M - Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
222.00 - Cannabis; Definitions.
222.05 - Personal Use of Cannabis.
222.10 - Restrictions on Cannabis Use.
222.15 - Personal Cultivation and Home Possession of Cannabis.
222.20 - Licensing of Cannabis Production and Distribution; Defense.
222.25 - Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.
222.30 - Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the Third Degree.
222.35 - Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the Second Degree.
222.40 - Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the First Degree.
222.45 - Unlawful Sale of Cannabis.
222.50 - Criminal Sale of Cannabis in the Third Degree.
222.55 - Criminal Sale of Cannabis in the Second Degree.