Penalties for Growing Marijuana At the time of introduction of the Marijuana Reform Bill in 2004, production of marijuana in Canada was punishable by up to seven years imprisonment. The Marijuana Reform Bill creates different offences depending on the size of the marijuana growing operation.
The penalties for growing marijuana under the Marijuana Reform Bill would be
for growing one to three plants, a fine of up to $5000 and/or 12 months in jail
for growing four to 25 plants, a fine of up to $25,000 and/or 18 months in jail, or if pursued by indictment, five years less a day imprisonment
for growing 26 to 50 plants, a sentence of up to ten years
for growing more than 50 plants, the sentence could be up to 14 years.
