District of Columbia § 48-1201 Possession or transfer of one ounce or less of marijuana.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 48-1201 — Possession or transfer of one ounce or less of marijuana.

District of Columbia § 48-1201

Title 48Foods and Drugs.

Ch. 12Marijuana Possession Decriminalization.

Subch. IOne Ounce or Less of Marijuana.

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D.C. Code § 48-1201 (2026).

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(a)Notwithstanding any other District law, the possession or transfer without remuneration of marijuana weighing one ounce or less shall constitute a civil violation.

(b)A violation of subsection (a) of this section shall not constitute a criminal offense or a delinquent act as defined in § 16-2301(7) .

(c)The possession of paraphernalia associated with a violation of subsection (a) of this section shall not constitute a violation of § 48-1103 .

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(a) Notwithstanding any other District law, the possession or transfer without remuneration of marijuana weighing one ounce or less shall constitute a civil violation.

(b) A violation of subsection (a) of this section shall not constitute a criminal offense or a delinquent act as defined in § 16-2301(7) .

(c) The possession of paraphernalia associated with a violation of subsection (a) of this section shall not constitute a violation of § 48-1103 .