§ 136.02 POSSESSION OF CANNABIS.

(A) It is unlawful for any person knowingly to possess cannabis. Any person who violates this section with respect to up to 30 grams of any substance containing cannabis is guilty of an offense punishable by a fine as provided for in this code.

(B) Persons who are found guilty of subsequent offenses or who violate this section with respect to amounts greater than 30 grams of any substance containing cannabis are guilty of a felony and shall be prosecuted under appropriate state law.

(Ord. 80-0-4, passed 4-28-80) Penalty, see §§ 130.99 and 136.98

Statutory reference:

Unlawful possession of cannabis, see ILCS Ch. 720, Act 550, § 4

Violator under 18 years of age subject to Juvenile Court Act, see ILCS Ch. 720, Act 550 § 7

Probation for first offenses relating to cannabis, see ILCS Ch. 720, Act 550 § 10

Lawful possession of cannabis for research purposes, see ILCS Ch. 720, Act 550 § 11

Federal or state prosecution bar to municipal prosecution, see ILCS Ch. 720, Act 550 § 13

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