Feb 21
2018
2018
No Texas Law against Growing Marijuana… But It’s Still a Crime
Even though there are no specific marijuana cultivation laws in Texas at this time, don’t just assume that you can do it without any repercussions. In fact, if you are caught cultivating marijuana, penalties range from up to 180 days in jail and up to $2,000 in fines to life in prison and up to $50,000 in fines.
How is that possible if there is no actual law here against cultivation? To understand, we first need to define “cultivation” itself.
What It Means to Cultivate Marijuana in Texas
Marijuana cultivation occurs when an individual grows or harvests leaves or buds from cannabis plants. The individual might use the plants for medical, medicinal, or personal purposes, or sell and distribute the [...]
