Town Talk
Town Talk: A conversation with Police Chief Kahle Magalis, Commonwealth Attorney John Bell – New marijuana laws
In this Town Talk, our publisher Mike McCool speaks with Front Royal Police Chief Kahle Magalis and Commonwealth Attorney John Bell about the new marijuana laws that take effect on July 1, 2021.
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Here’s a summary of the new laws that take effect on July 1st. Visit the NORML website for more information about marijuana and various laws from Virginia and other states.
| Offense | Penalty | Incarceration | Max. Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
Possession |
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| 1 oz or less** | No Penalty** | None** | $0** |
| Up to 1 oz | Civil Violation | None | $25 |
| More than 1 oz – 1 lb** | Civil Violation** | None** | $25** |
| ** Law takes effect July 1, 2021. | |||
Sale/Manufacture/Trafficking |
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| 1 oz – 5 lbs | Felony | 1* – 10 years | $ 2,500 |
| 5 lbs – 100 kg | Felony | 5* – 30 years | $ 1,000 |
| More than 100 kg | Felony | 20 years* – life | $ 100,000 |
| To a minor who is at least 3 years younger | Felony | 2* – 50 years | $ 100,000 |
| Within 1000 ft of a school or school bus stop | Felony | 1* – 5 years | $ 100,000 |
| Manufacture of marijuana | Felony | 5* – 30 years | $ 10,000 |
| Transporting more than 5 lbs into the state | Felony | 5* – 40 years | $ 1,000,000 |
| Includes possession with intent to distribute | |||
| * Mandatory minimum sentence | |||
Hash & Concentrates |
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| Same as marijuana. | |||
Paraphernalia |
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| Sale or possession with intent to sell paraphernalia | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $ 2,500 |
| To a minor who is at least 3 years younger | Felony | 1 year | $ 2,500 |
Civil Asset Forfeiture |
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| Vehicles and other assets can be seized in a civil proceeding, regardless of whether criminal charges are brought. | |||
Miscellaneous |
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| Maintaining a fortified drug house | Felony | 1* – 10 years | N/A |
| * Mandatory minimum sentence | |||
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