Hopkins, MN, Minnesota
Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 4
Legislation: The penalty for possession of a small amount (less than 42.5 grams) of marijuana is a fine of up to $200 and possible requirement of drug education. Possession of 42.5 grams or more of marijuana is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Possession of 10 kilograms or more of marijuana increases the penalty to a fine up to $250,000 and up to 20 years in prison. Possession of 50 kilograms or more is punishable by up to 25 years in prison and a fine up to $500,000. For any possession of 100 kilograms or more, the penalty is up to 30 years in prison and a fine up to $1,000,000.
Possession of greater than 1.4 grams in a motor vehicle (except in the trunk) is punishable by up to one year in prison.
Driver’s licenses can be suspended for 30 days if the offense was committed while driving a motor vehicle.
Conditional discharge is a possibility for first time offenders.
Law enforcement: Police do not actively seek out marijuana users. In the rare event that you are caught, the police will commonly confiscate it and let you go with a warning.
usually you’ll get a ticket for smaller amounts. anything over 114grams gets a night or two in the holding cell and possible jailtime if the judge doesn’t give you a 152.18 (2 yrs probation). the judges are more concerned about cracking down on the massive amounts of minnesota meth-heads.
Where to buy marijuana: The movie theater is a decent place depending on your age. Most of the bars it is very easy to find.
Marijuana prices: $50-$60(if it’s cronic) – 3.5g of good buds $60 from ricky 🙂 and it will only be 3 grams!
good mexican is ~ $100 of 28gs
Marijuana brands: We get a decent variety