Current through codified legislation effective September 4, 2024
Section 48-1201 - Possession or transfer of one ounce or less of marijuana(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.July 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-126, § 101, 61 DCR 3482.Section 501 of D.C. Law 20-126 provided that the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [ § 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.