‘The United States sent me back to die,’ Ma Yang, a mother of five, said
  • gedaliyah@lemmy.worldM
    192·
    1 month ago

    Possession of any amount for a first-time offense is a misdemeanor punishable by 6 months imprisonment and up to $1,000 in fines

    Possession of any amount of marijuana (subsequent offense) is a felony punishable by 3.5 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 in fines

    The cultivation of 4 plants or fewer cannabis plants is a felony punishable by 3.5 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 in fines

    The cultivation of between 4 and 20 cannabis plants is a felony punishable by 6 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 in fines

    Some of the most punitive laws I’ve seen.

    • TwanHE@lemmy.world
      5·
      1 month ago

      Would’ve already been jailed multiple times if I was American. Think I’ve been told to put it away at least 10 times here in NL