Florida Statute § 893.135 Marijuana Minimum Mandatory Sentences
The Florida Statutes on Cannabis and Marijuana provide harsh minimum mandatory sentences that kick-in at 25 pounds and 2000 plants. The stakes become higher when 10,000 pounds or 10,000 plants are alleged and proven by admissible evidence to a jury and/or sentencing judge in Florida State Courts.
Knowingly sells, purchases, manufactures, delivers, or
brings into the state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive
possession of:
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Amount
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Mandatory Minimum Sentence
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Quantity of Marijuana
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25 - 2000 lbs. or 300-2000 plants
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3 years, $25,000 fine
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2000 - 10,000 or 2000 -10,000 plants
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7 years, $50,000 fine
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10,000+ lbs. or 10,000 plants
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15 years, $200,000 fine
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