Selling Drugs
K.S.A. 21-5705 — the drug severity level set by the weight, from under 25 grams of marijuana to 30 kilograms
Distributing a controlled substance, or possessing one meaning to distribute it, is a drug felony whose level, from 4 the lowest to 1 the highest, is set by the quantity.
Who handles this in Kansas: Johnson County Bar Association, Find a Lawyer; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Kansas directory.
| Drug | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DrugMarijuana | Level 4Under 25 grams | Level 325 to under 450 grams | Level 2450 grams to under 30 kilograms | Level 130 kilograms or more |
| DrugFentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine | Level 4Under 1 gram | Level 31 to under 3.5 grams | Level 23.5 to under 100 grams | Level 1100 grams or more |
| DrugMost other drugs by weight | Level 4Under 3.5 grams | Level 33.5 to under 100 grams | Level 2100 grams to under 1 kilogram | Level 11 kilogram or more |
| DrugDrugs by dosage unit | Level 4Fewer than 10 | Level 310 to under 100 | Level 2100 to under 1,000 | Level 11,000 or more |
Sources for this section (1)
- K.S.A. 21-5705 — Unlawful cultivation or distribution of controlled substances
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Kansas attorney.