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The penalties for these offences are dependent upon aspects such as the type of controlled substance, the quantity, or whether or not the offence is a repeat offence. Where a considerable amount of controlled substances is found, a charge of trafficking or distribution may be used if the intention to distribute or traffic the controlled substances could be inferred.
Similarly, a manufacture of controlled substance charge can vary, depending upon quantity and type, and again, there must be an indication that the possessor intended to distribute the manufactured substances to the public. Growing of controlled substances may carry the charge of cultivation and sale of controlled substances.
The following charges refer to these categories of prohibited drugs: