Anti-marijuana laws are particularly harsh in Kansas, where use of the drug is only permitted for limited medical use. The maximum penalties are highly punitive, including potentially massive fines.

Possession

Possession of any amount of cannabis is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 in fines.

Any amount more than 450 grams is classed as possession with intent to supply, a felony punishable by anything from 10 months probation to 42 months in prison, depending on the severity of the charge, plus up to $100,000 in fines.

Sale and Distribution

Sale, delivery, or trafficking of any amount of marijuana is a felony in Kansas, and punishments range substantially depending on the amount involved. For sale of less than 25 grams, penalties can include anything from 14 months probation to 51 months’ imprisonment, depending on the severity, plus possible fines of $300,000.

For quantities between 25 and 450 grams, the prison term is between 46 and 83 months, and a fine of $300,000 is possible. When the amount sold is between 450 grams and 30 kilograms, the prison sentence increases to between 92 and 144 months, and the top fine is $500,000. Finally, anything more than 30 kilograms is punishable by between 138 to 204 months in prison, plus $500,000 in fines.

Sale or distribution within 1,000 feet of a school zone carries a penalty of between 4 and 7 years in prison, plus $300,000 in fines.

Cultivation

Growing more than 4 plants is a felony in Kansas. When between 4 and 50 plants are cultivated, the penalty is a minimum of 46 months in prison, a maximum of 83 months, and a maximum fine of $300,000

When the quantity of plants cultivated is between 50 and 100, the prison term is between 92 and 144 months, and fines of $500,000 are possible. And finally, when more than 100 plants are involved, a fine of up to $500,000 is possible, as well as between 138 and 204 months in prison.

Hash and Concentrates

Cannabis concentrates, including hashish and hash oil, are treated the same as regular cannabis under Kansas law. That means the weight limits are the same and there are no increased penalties for possession, sale, distribution, or cultivation of concentrates.

Paraphernalia

Paraphernalia in Kansas includes any device used for the manufacture, cultivation, testing, analysis, storage, concealing, or introducing of cannabis to the body.

Possession of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor, subject to up to 1 year in jail and $2,500 in fines, when the equipment is used to store or ingest marijuana, or if the equipment allows cultivation of no more than 4 plants.

Possessing equipment allowing the cultivation of 5 or more plants, however, is a felony. The punishment can be anything from 5 months probation to 17 months in prison, plus fines of $100,000.

Sale or distribution of marijuana paraphernalia is a misdemeanor, subject to a maximum 1 year in prison and $2,500 in fines. When paraphernalia is sold to a minor or within 1,000 feet of a school, penalties include a minimum of 5 months probation, a maximum of 17 months in prison, and $100,000 in fines.

Miscellaneous

Kansas has legalized cannabidiol (CBD) by exempting it from the state’s definition of marijuana. This makes it legal to possess and sell CBD in accordance with state licensing laws.

QUALIFYING CONDITIONS:

Kansas’ CBD bill defines “debilitating medical conditions” as medically diagnosed chronic diseases or medical conditions that significantly affect strength or ability to function, including those that produce seizures.

PATIENT POSSESSION LIMITS:
No limits specified.

HOME CULTIVATION:
No

STATE-LICENSED DISPENSARIES:
No

CAREGIVERS:
No

RECIPROCITY:
No