North Carolina
Possession of .5 ounce is a misdemeanor punishable by 30 days in jail (suspended sentence mandatory) and a $200 fine: possession of over .5 ounce to 1.5 ounces is a misdemeanor punishable by 1–120 days in jail (community service or probation possible) and a $500 fine: stricter punishments exist for possession of amounts over 1.5 ounces, sale, or cultivation. Sale or delivery of less than five grams, for no remuneration, is considered possession.
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