Hawaii Revised Statutes 712-1249 – Promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree

(1) A person commits the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree if the person knowingly possesses any marijuana or any Schedule V substance in any amount.

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Under the Hawaii Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:

Class	Prison	Fine
misdemeanor	up to 1 year	$2,000
petty misdemeanor	up to 30 days	up to $1,000

For details, see Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-663

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(2) Promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree is a petty misdemeanor; provided that possession of three grams or less of marijuana is a violation, punishable by a fine of $130.

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Hawaii Revised Statutes 712-1249 – Promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree

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