The issue focused on marijuana prohibition under federal law that carries penalties including fines and imprisonment for possession and cultivation of small amounts of marijuana in private residences and licensed establishments. Although marijuana possession has never been prosecuted under federal law for violations related to licensing laws and packaging requirements, individuals convicted under federal drug laws may face fines and imprisonment up to five years for violating federal marijuana possession laws. Section 221 of Title 21 states that possession of marijuana can carry penalties ranging from fines up to six months imprisonment and $250 fine or both. Article