The graphs below represents how lenient or strict the marijuana laws are in your state compared to Maine, Hawaii, and Connecticut.  This determination is based on level of enforcement, weight limits, fines and/or time imprisoned.  This determination is also based on how strict penalties are for repeat offenders and proximity to certain drug restricted areas such as school zones and public parks. 

On or within 1,000 feet of school grounds (Class A misdemeanor):
Fine: Up to $2,500                                           Imprisonment: Up to 1 year

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 3 to 7 years

Unlawful possession of marijuana (5,000+ grams)

Any person who possesses more than 5,000 grams of marijuana (class 1 Felony).

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 4 to 15 years

Trafficking of marijuana

Any person who knowingly brings or causes to be brought into this State for the purpose of manufacture or delivery or with the intent to manufacture or deliver 2,500 grams or more of marijuana in this State or any other state or country is guilty of trafficking. 

Sale/Delivery of marijuana (2.5 to 10 grams)

2.5 to 10 Any person who knowingly manufactures, delivers, or possesses with intent to deliver, or manufactures marijuana in the amount of 2.5 to 10 grams (Class A misdemeanor).

Fine: Up to $2,500                                           Imprisonment: Up to 1 year

On or within 1,000 feet of school grounds (Class 4 Felony):

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 1 to 3 years

Sale/Delivery of marijuana (10 grams to 30 grams)

Any person who knowingly manufactures, delivers, or possesses with intent to deliver, or manufactures marijuana in the amount of 10 to 30 grams (Class 4 Felony).

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 1 to 3 years

On or within 1,000 feet of school grounds (Class 3 Felony):

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 2 to 5 years

Sale/Delivery of marijuana (30-500 grams)

Any person who knowingly manufactures, delivers, or possesses with intent to deliver, or manufactures marijuana in the amount of 30 to 500 grams (Class 3 Felony).

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 2 to 5 years

On or within 1,000 feet of school grounds (Class 2 Felony):

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 3 to 7 years

Sale/Delivery of marijuana (500-2,000 grams)

Any person who knowingly manufactures, delivers, or possesses with intent to deliver, or manufactures marijuana in the amount of 500 to 2000 grams (Class 2 Felony).

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 3 to 7 years

On or within 1,000 feet of school grounds (Class 1 Felony):

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 4 to 15 years

Sale/Delivery of marijuana (2,000-5,000 grams)

Any person who knowingly manufactures, delivers, or possesses with intent to deliver, or manufactures marijuana in the amount of 2,000 to 5,000 grams (Class 1 Felony).

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 4 to 15 years

Sale/Delivery of marijuana (5,000+ grams)

Any person who knowingly manufactures, delivers, or possesses with intent to deliver, or manufactures marijuana in the amount of 5,000 grams or more (Class X felony).

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 6 to 30 years

Sale to Minor

Any person who is at least 18 years of age who delivers marijuana to a person under 18 years of age who is at least 3 years his junior may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term up to twice the maximum term.

Fine: Doubled                                                   Imprisonment: Doubled

Cultivation of Marijuana (6 to 20 plants)

Any person who knowingly produces 6 to 20 plants of the marijuana sativa plant or who possesses such plants unless production or possession has been authorized (Class 4 felony).

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 1 to 3 years

Cultivation of Marijuana (21 to 50 plants)

Any person who knowingly produces 21 to 50 plants of the marijuana sativa plant or who possesses such plants unless production or possession has been authorized (Class 3 felony).

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 2 to 5 years

Cultivation of Marijuana (51 to 200)

Any person who knowingly produces 51 to 200 plants of the marijuana sativa plant or who possesses such plants unless production or possession has been authorized (Class 2 felony).

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 3 to 7 years

Cultivation of Marijuana (201 plants or more)

Any person who knowingly produces 201 plants or more of the marijuana sativa plant or who possesses such plants unless production or possession has been authorized (Class 1 felony).

Fine: $25,000 or more                                      Imprisonment: 4 to 15 years

Note:

Subsequent offenses result in much harsher fines and/or penalties than noted for this state.