Cannabis and cannabis resin are designated Class B Drugs under Part II of the Control of Drugs Ordinance 1976.[2]
Possession
Under Section 6(2) of the Control of Drugs Ordinance 1976, it is an offence for any person to have cannabis in their possession.[2]
Sentence
Anyone convicted of possession of cannabis, is liable under Schedule 4 of the Control of Drugs Ordinance 1976:
on summary conviction:
3 years' imprisonment or a fine of $40,000, or both.
before Supreme Court,
7 years' imprisonment or an unlimited fine, or both.[2]
Possession with intent to supply
Under Section 6(3) of the Control of Drugs Ordinance 1976, it is an offence for any person to have cannabis in their possession, with intent to supply it to another person.[2]
Sentence
Anyone convicted of possession of cannabis with intent to supply it to another, is liable under Schedule 4 of the Control of Drugs Ordinance 1976:
on summary conviction:
4 years' imprisonment or a fine of $50,000, or both.
before Supreme Court,
15 years' imprisonment or an unlimited fine, or both.[2]
