i remember reading somewhere that its legal to grow marijuana in canberra, providing that you dont share it or sell it or whatever.is this accurate?
In the Australian Capital Territory, possession, use and distribution is illegal and penalties start at $100.00 fines for simple cannabis offences, and range up to $20,000 fines and 20-year jail terms for more serious cannabis offences.[6] In South Australia possession of small quantities of cannabis is decriminalized attracting fines similar to a parking ticket. However, penalties for cultivation of marijuana have become harsher since the widespread advent of large scale cultivation. There is much confusion on the subject, with many people believing that possession of a certain amount is legal. In Western Australia, possession of up to 30 grams or two plants is accepted for private use. Any amount exceeding this is dealt with in the criminal court. In New South Wales and Tasmania, cannabis use is illegal and attracts fines. In Queensland it is a criminal offense to be in possession of any amount of cannabis, people charged must face court and can be convicted. Possession of cannabis or any schedule 1 or 2 drug specified in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 carries a maximum prison sentence of 15 years in Queensland, however jail terms for minor possessions are very rare. Possession of smoking utensils or anything used to smoke cannabis is also a criminal offense in Queensland. However, under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 a person who admits to carrying under 50 grams (and is not committing any other offense) must be offered a drug diversion program. Possession and Cultivation of Cannabis in Victoria is also illegal, under the Drugs, Poisons & Controlled Substances Act 1981. Possession/cultivation of 10 plants is considered to be a traffickable quantity, and possession/cultivation of 100 plants or 25 kilograms is deemed trafficking in a Commercial Quantity.
