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Growing plants of the genus Cannabis is prohibited under article 2a.[@law] Article 11(2) punishes intentional violations with life imprisonment, up to 24 years, or a fine of up to NAf 6,250,000; non-intentional violations carry up to 12 years or up to NAf 3,000,000.[@law] The prosecution guideline requires an individual sentencing assessment for grows, considering matters such as plant numbers, location, professional equipment and the person’s involvement.[@guideline]
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label Cannabis cultivation, intentional · treatment criminal · term Teeltverbod — Opium Ordinance art. 2a, 11(2) · life possible · prison 24 years · fine 6250000 · note Or life imprisonment; statute states guilders, converted 1:1 to XCG; guideline requires individual assessment, label Cannabis cultivation, non-intentional · treatment criminal · term Teeltverbod — Opium Ordinance art. 2a, 11(2) · prison 12 years · fine 3000000 · note Statute states guilders, converted 1:1 to XCG; guideline requires individual assessment
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The ordinance defines hemp as flowering or fruit-bearing tops or parts of any cannabis plant, expressly excluding seeds and leaves unless they accompany the tops; loose seeds are therefore outside the hemp definition.[@law] Germinating them is a different matter: growing cannabis plants is prohibited under article 2a, which covers cuttings and young plants alike.[@law]
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