For non-commercial cannabis production involving a hydroponic setup with 8 plants weighing approximately 14.77kg, where the offender has no prior criminal history, pleads guilty, and demonstrates rehabilitation efforts, a fine (here $3,000) rather than imprisonment is the appropriate sentence. Six months imprisonment with immediate parole release was manifestly excessive in such circumstances.
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