BarrySanders
Member
If you had to make a 4k watt indoor grow in either Indiana, Ohio, or Kentucky; which state would you choose and why? I have looked over the state laws given by NORML, and looks like such a grow would be a felony in any state. I think such a decision might come down to how likely a given state is to punish an offender to the full extent of the law. It might also come down to finding certain counties that have a record of leniency on marijuana related crime. I have little knowledge of how to find such information, so I'm mainly looking for help in finding it. I'd love to hear what you have to say. I was thinking I could be safe and grow 4 massive trees in Kentucky, but I'm not sure that would be worth my while as consistent yield would likely prove difficult.
After looking at NORML
Kentucky:
Less than 5 plants (first offense) misdemeanor 1 year $500
Less than 5 plants (subsequent offense) felony 1 - 5 years $1,000 - $10,000
5 plants or more (first offense) felony 1 - 5 years $1,000 - $10,000
5 plants or more (subsequent offense) felony 5 - 10 years $1,000 - $10,000
Ohio:
Less than 100 g minor misdemeanor** none $150
100 g to 200 g misdemeanor of 4th degree not more than thirty days and/or fine $250
201 g to 999 g 5th degree felony Up to 12 months in prison $2,500
1000 g to 4999 g 3rd degree felony 1 - 5 years and/or fine $5,000-$10,000
5000 g to 19,999 g 3rd degree felony 1 - 5 years and/or fine $5,000-$10,000
20,000 g to 40,000 g 2nd degree felony mandatory prison term of 5-8 years $7,500-$15,000
40,000 g or more 2nd degree felony mandatory prison term of 8 years. $10,000-$20,000
*For cultivation the entire plant is weighed, including the stem of the plant, the root system, as well as the leaves and flowers
**A minor misdemeanor does not create a criminal record in Ohio
A driver’s license suspension of from six months to five years is mandatory for any drug conviction in Ohio.
Indiana:
30 g or less misdemeanor 1 year $5,000
30 g to 10 lbs felony
6 months - 3 years
$10,000
10 lbs or more felony
2 - 8 years
$10,000
Sale within 1,000 feet of school, or other specified areas felony 2 - 8 years $10,000
Sale to minor felony 6 months - 3 years $10,000
After looking at NORML
Kentucky:
Less than 5 plants (first offense) misdemeanor 1 year $500
Less than 5 plants (subsequent offense) felony 1 - 5 years $1,000 - $10,000
5 plants or more (first offense) felony 1 - 5 years $1,000 - $10,000
5 plants or more (subsequent offense) felony 5 - 10 years $1,000 - $10,000
Ohio:
Less than 100 g minor misdemeanor** none $150
100 g to 200 g misdemeanor of 4th degree not more than thirty days and/or fine $250
201 g to 999 g 5th degree felony Up to 12 months in prison $2,500
1000 g to 4999 g 3rd degree felony 1 - 5 years and/or fine $5,000-$10,000
5000 g to 19,999 g 3rd degree felony 1 - 5 years and/or fine $5,000-$10,000
20,000 g to 40,000 g 2nd degree felony mandatory prison term of 5-8 years $7,500-$15,000
40,000 g or more 2nd degree felony mandatory prison term of 8 years. $10,000-$20,000
*For cultivation the entire plant is weighed, including the stem of the plant, the root system, as well as the leaves and flowers
**A minor misdemeanor does not create a criminal record in Ohio
A driver’s license suspension of from six months to five years is mandatory for any drug conviction in Ohio.
Indiana:
30 g or less misdemeanor 1 year $5,000
30 g to 10 lbs felony
6 months - 3 years
$10,000
10 lbs or more felony
2 - 8 years
$10,000
Sale within 1,000 feet of school, or other specified areas felony 2 - 8 years $10,000
Sale to minor felony 6 months - 3 years $10,000
