§ 16-182. Possession of controlled substances and marijuana.

(a)

Controlled substances. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess a controlled substance contrary to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Wis. Stats. § 961.001 et seq.

(b)

Possession of marijuana. No person shall possess 25 grams or less of marijuana, as defined in Wis. Stats. § 961.01(14), tetra-hydrocannabinois or any derivative thereof, unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a licensed physician or pharmacist for a valid medical purpose. Any person who is charged with possession of more than 25 grams of marijuana, or who is charged with possession of any amount of marijuana following a conviction for possession of marijuana, in the state shall not be prosecuted under this subsection.

(Code 1989, § 11-2-11)

State law reference

Authority to adopt this section, Wis. Stats. § 66.0107(1); controlled substances, Wis. Stats. § 961.001 et seq.