A person is guilty of criminal possession of cannabis in the second
degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses:
1. cannabis and such cannabis weighs more than five pounds; or
2. concentrated cannabis and such concentrated cannabis weighs more
than two pounds.
Criminal possession of cannabis in the second degree is a class E
felony.
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.