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\n\tIs weed legal in Michigan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Both adult-use (recreational) and medical marijuana are legal in the Great Lake State. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tLegislation history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Michigan voters approved the Michigan Compassionate Care Initiative<\/a>, or the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, in November 2008. The measure legalized the use of marijuana for seriously ill patients. It allowed seriously and terminally ill patients to use marijuana with a doctor's approval and permitted qualifying patients and caregivers to cultivate a limited supply of medical marijuana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michigan voters approved the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act<\/a> (MRTMA) in November 2018, legalizing the consumption of cannabis for adults 21 and older and making it the first state in the Midwest to permit medical and recreational cannabis. (\u201cMarihuana\u201d is not a typo, but an outdated spelling that harkens back to the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tWhere is it safe to purchase weed in Michigan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Medical marijuana patients may purchase up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis per day from a state-licensed retailer, but they can't exceed 10 ounces in a month. The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) oversees the state's medical marijuana program<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult-use, or recreational, consumers may purchase up 2.5 ounces of cannabis at a time with no more than 15 grams in the form of concentrate. Adults can shop at the state's adult-use retailers, which are also regulated by the MRA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding licensed cannabis retailers in Michigan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Medical marijuana cardholders and recreational users can find licensed cannabis retailers in Michigan<\/a> and search by major metro areas. However, adult-use consumers should be aware many municipalities in Michigan have opted out of adult-use sales<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tWhere is it safe to consume weed in Michigan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Certified patients and adults 21 and older may consume cannabis at home or in a private space. With the exception of a few unique circumstances, consumption in public areas is illegal. Consuming medical marijuana in a privately owned vehicle is also prohibited. Driving under the influence of cannabis is a violation of Michigan's Drugged Driving laws<\/a>. Universities that receive federal funding must also comply with drug-free campus regulations, which prohibit marijuana possession and consumption on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tPossession and cultivation limits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to state law, adults 21 and older may possess<\/a> 2.5 ounces (71 grams) of cannabis with no more than 15 grams of that in concentrate form. Those interested in growing cannabis at home may cultivate up to 12 marijuana plants and possess the harvest of those plants, up to 10 ounces (284 grams) in their home. Adults may give away small amounts of cannabis but are prohibited from selling it without a license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients and primary caregivers can possess up to 10 ounces and may cultivate and possess the harvest from up to 12 cannabis plants at a time, though patients must indicate their intent to grow cannabis on their registry application. Home-cultivated plants must be kept in a locked, enclosed space. If a caregiver wants to grow more, they need to apply for a Michigan commercial cultivation license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tMedical marijuana in Michigan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Michigan Medical Marihuana Program (MMMP) allows qualifying patients to obtain a registry ID card, which grants the patient legal access to medical marijuana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients and caregivers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients must be 18 or older to qualify for medical cannabis use under current MMMP laws. If patients designate a primary caregiver, they are required to list the caregiver on their registry application. Caregivers must be at least 21 years old and never convicted of a violent or drug-related felony. Primary caregivers must not have committed a felony of any kind within the last 10 years. Primary caregivers may have up to five qualifying patients in their care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Debilitating medical conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The MMMP reserves medical cannabis access for patients with the following debilitating medical conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n