Northern Mariana Islands · Commonwealth Code Title 6 — Crimes & Criminal Procedure

6 CMC § 2142: Possession; Penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to knowingly possess a controlled substance without a valid prescription. Violations carry imprisonment of up to five years, fines up to $2,000, or both; penalties increase for specific drugs and quantities.

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