The Federal Act Mandates That for Simple Possession of Any

question 569

Multiple Choice

The Federal Act mandates that for simple possession of any controlled substance the first offense is:

• A) Up to 1 year in jail/prison and/or a $5000 fine
• B) Up to 2 years in prison and/or a $5000 fine
• C) Up to 3 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine
• D) Up to 5 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine
• E) Up to 15 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine

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