N.Y. Penal Law Section 222.40
Criminal possession of cannabis in the first degree

A person is guilty of criminal possession of cannabis in the first degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses:

1.

cannabis and such cannabis weighs more than ten pounds; or

2.

concentrated cannabis and such concentrated cannabis weighs more than four pounds. Criminal possession of cannabis in the first degree is a class D felony.

Source: Section 222.40 — Criminal possession of cannabis in the first degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/222.­40 (updated Apr. 2, 2021; accessed Nov. 15, 2025).

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