Maine criminal charge
Cultivating marijuana in Maine
Cultivating marijuana is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 1117. Its classification is not fixed: Maine assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 1117.
What is the penalty for cultivating marijuana in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Cultivating marijuana — base offense — A person intentionally or knowingly grows or cultivates marijuana.; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(E)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Cultivating marijuana — base offense — A person intentionally or knowingly grows or cultivates marijuana.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(5)); organizations up to $10,000 (§1705); statute-specific fines may differ) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
Applies to current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification).
How is cultivating marijuana classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultivating marijuana — base offense | Class E Crime | A person intentionally or knowingly grows or cultivates marijuana. | 17-A M.R.S. § 1117(1)(A) |
Common questions about cultivating marijuana in Maine
What class of crime is cultivating marijuana in Maine?
What are the penalties for cultivating marijuana in Maine?
Penalties for cultivating marijuana in Maine depend on how it is classified — from a Class E Crime up to a Class E Crime — with the ranges set by 17-A M.R.S. § 1604; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Maine statute covers cultivating marijuana?
Cultivating marijuana is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 1117 (Cultivating marijuana).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.