{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "222.45", "citation": "Penal Law § 222.45", "heading": "Unlawful sale of cannabis", "text": ["§ 222.45 Unlawful sale of cannabis.", "A person is guilty of unlawful sale of cannabis when he or she knowingly and unlawfully sells cannabis or concentrated cannabis.", "Unlawful sale of cannabis is a violation punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/222.45", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person who **knowingly and unlawfully sells cannabis or concentrated cannabis** commits unlawful sale of cannabis, a violation punishable by a **fine of up to $250**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/222.45", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}