Cultivation Of Marijuana

Cultivation of Marijuana in Arizona

Under ARS 13-3405(A)(3), it is illegal to knowingly produce marijuana in Arizona. This is commonly referred to as “cultivation of marijuana.” Growing plants, drying them out, or even possessing paraphernalia that can be used in the growing or distribution of marijuana can lead to criminal charges.

Cultivation of Marijuana Penalties in Arizona

If the amount of marijuana produced has a dried weight of less than 2 pounds, it is considered a Class 5 felony.

This comes with the following potential punishments:

• For a first offense, probation with up to 1 year in county jail. If prison is ordered by the judge, it will be 6 months to 2.5 years
• If you have one historical prior felony conviction, the punishment is 1 to 3.75 years in prison
• If you have two historical prior felony convictions, the punishment can be 3 to 7.5 years in prison

If the amount produced has a dried weight of two to four pounds, it is a Class 4 felony with the following potential punishments:

• First offense: Mandatory 1 to 3.75 years in prison
• Second offense: 2.25 to 7.5 years in prison
• Third offense: 6 to 15 years in prison

If the amount produced has a dried weight of over four pounds, it is a Class 3 felony with the following penalties:

• First offense: 2 to 8.75 years in prison
• Second offense: 3.5 to 16.25 years in prison
• Third offense: 7.5 to 25 years in prison

In addition, you will be subject to mandatory fines.

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