Hey, we know it’s 4/20, and you’re busy being not busy. But no matter how you recognize this “holiday,” know that marijuana is on a lot of minds, both sober and not.

And if you happen to be breaking the law today, there are plenty of things to think about besides how amazing a turkey club sandwich would be while you watch “Planet Earth.” Like, for instance, what to do if you’re in the Nature Preserve sampling that green stuff and you see a cop wander toward you.

We tend to think you shouldn’t get in trouble for simply indulging in a relatively harmless activity, so here are some things to definitely keep in mind. For pot smokers, knowing your legal rights should be as important as knowing to pick out the seeds and stems.

Although weed is somewhat decriminalized in New York state, it’s important to know just what the specific statutes of the law are. You can carry up to 25 grams — nearly an ounce — under threat of only a small, non-criminal fine. But, if you’re caught using any amount of weed publicly, the penalty is the same as it would be if you were carrying an ounce of pot. You could be charged with a misdemeanor, fined $500 and incarcerated for up to three months.

We suggest you do further research on your own, but have patience; we know from the writing of this editorial that this information can be hard to find. We suggest the American Civil Liberties Union website, www.findlaw.com or the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws — but don’t bother checking NORML today, because it shut down its site for 4/20. Of course.

These laws dictate the rights you have now, but we believe that when it comes to marijuana, more rights are in order.

Several states are considering changing their marijuana policies (New Jersey has taken a step, however small, to get the ball rolling) to allow for more freedoms with this drug, both in terms of decriminalization and legalization, as well as use of medicinal marijuana. We are generally in favor of these reforms.

Jails are overcrowded with people serving unnecessary drug sentences; people are suffering because their doctors can’t legally prescribe something that could help them greatly. The state is also missing out on a potential source of income and savings.

There are not enough justifications for policies that purposefully restrict all kinds of marijuana usage to still be in place. But there are plenty of reasons against them, even judging from the brief list above.

Enjoy 4/20 for what it is, but afterward, if you like pot, learn about the rights and laws that affect you — and maybe, get a little involved.