218A.1422 Possession of marijuana -- Penalty -- Maximum term of incarceration. (1) A person is guilty of possession of marijuana when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses marijuana. (2) Possession of marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor, except that, KRS Chapter 532 to the contrary notwithstanding, the maximum term of incarceration shall be no greater than forty-five (45) days. Effective: June 8, 2011 History: Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 16, effective June 8, 2011. -- Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 441, sec. 19, effective July 14, 1992.