Except as provided in RCW 69.50.401(2)(c) or as otherwise authorized by this chapter, any person found guilty of knowing possession of forty grams or less of marijuana is guilty of a misdemeanor. The prosecutor is encouraged to divert cases under this section for assessment, treatment, or other services.
[ 2021 c 311 § 10; 2015 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 505; 2003 c 53 § 335.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 311 §§ 1-11 and 13-21: See note following RCW 71.24.115.
Expiration date—2021 c 311 §§ 8-10, 12, 15, and 16: See note following RCW 69.50.4011.
Findings—Intent—Effective dates—2015 2nd sp.s. c 4: See notes following RCW 69.50.334.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
RCW 69.50.4014
Possession of forty grams or less of marijuana—Penalty. (Effective July 1, 2023.)
Except as provided in RCW 69.50.401(2)(c) or as otherwise authorized by this chapter, any person found guilty of possession of forty grams or less of marijuana is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 2015 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 505; 2003 c 53 § 335.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective dates—2015 2nd sp.s. c 4: See notes following RCW 69.50.334.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.