Walk It Through: The House Party
Three ounces at twenty-one, care sought in good faith, and no charge for what the call turned up.
An adult hosting a house party keeps a small bag of cannabis in the kitchen.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One party and one call. Cannabis in a car, smoking where tobacco is banned, and the sale offenses are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- CannabisLawful at twenty-one or older to possess, display, buy or carry up to three ounces, and up to twenty-four grams of concentrated cannabis.
- Unlawful possession of cannabisKnowingly possessing more than three ounces of cannabis, or more than twenty-four grams of concentrated cannabis. A violation punishable by a fine of not more than $125.
- ViolationAn offense allowing no more than fifteen days in jail and a fine of up to $250. Disorderly conduct, harassment in the second degree and trespass are violations.