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Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVIII. Public Health § 218A.1421.Trafficking in marijuana; penalties

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A person is guilty of trafficking in marijuana when he or she knowingly and unlawfully traffics in marijuana, and the trafficking is not in compliance with, or otherwise authorized by, KRS Chapter 218B.

(2) Unless authorized by KRS Chapter 218B, trafficking in less than eight (8) ounces of marijuana is:

(a) For a first offense a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) For a second or subsequent offense a Class D felony.

(3) Unless authorized by KRS Chapter 218B, trafficking in eight (8) or more ounces but less than five (5) pounds of marijuana is:

(a) For a first offense a Class D felony.

(b) For a second or subsequent offense a Class C felony.

(4) Unless authorized by KRS Chapter 218B, trafficking in five (5) or more pounds of marijuana is:

(a) For a first offense a Class C felony.

(b) For a second or subsequent offense a Class B felony.

(5) Unless authorized by KRS Chapter 218B, the unlawful possession by any person of eight (8) or more ounces of marijuana shall be prima facie evidence that the person possessed the marijuana with the intent to sell or transfer it.

(6) This section does not apply to:

(a) A cannabis business or a cannabis business agent, as defined in KRS 218B.010, when acting in compliance with KRS Chapter 218B; or

(b) A cardholder, as defined in KRS 218B.010, whose use of medicinal cannabis is in compliance with KRS Chapter 218B.

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