It is illegal to cultivate or sell marijuana in North Dakota. Penalties vary according to the amount cultivated or sold, with increased penalties for sales made within 1,000 feet of a school. It is also illegal to hire or solicit a minor to sell drugs. (N.D. Code Ann. § 19-03.1-23(1).)
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Up to 100 pounds. Penalties include a fine of up to $10,000, up to 10 years in prison, or both.
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100 pounds or more. Penalties include a fine of up to $10,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both.
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Soliciting or employing a minor. Penalties include a fine of up to $10,000, up to 10 years in prison, or both.
For example, if you live in the NDSCS residence halls and you sell marijuana to your roommate for a large or small amount of money, that is considered Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of a school, punishable by a fine up to $10,000 and up to 10 years in prison, or both.