Michigan – allowed marijuana usage and limitations
If you’ve had the misfortune of being diagnosed with a serious illness (think HIV/AIDS, cancer, PTSD, chronic pain, etc.), then you may qualify for a medical marijuana license, allowing you to smoke weed legally in Michigan. However, recreational marijuana users are out of luck, unless hiding from the eyes of the law is what your plan consists of.
So if the authorities catch you carrying any kind of weed without you having the means to prove it’s for medicinal purposes, you’re going to get in trouble. The punishment will depend on what you were trying to do with it. But be aware that marijuana laws are pretty strict in Michigan, and even the smallest amount of it can lead to some serious jail time. Those who are charged with growing marijuana illegally or trying to sell it face even steeper penalties.
Just to make things clear, you can be charged with the intent of selling marijuana even though you were never caught in the act of actually doing so. There’s a hefty fine that can be slapped on top of that: up to $2,000 for possession, and up to ten times more for selling or cultivating it.
Even when it comes to those who’ve managed to obtain a medical marijuana license in Michigan, things are not as straightforward as they may appear to be. While they’re legally allowed to possess it, the total amount may never exceed 2.5 ounces. Furthermore, they don’t have unrestricted freedom as to where they’re allowed to smoke it – this is only permissible in the privacy of one’s home.
The good news is that they’re allowed to grow their own plants, but no more than 12. In case such a person is a caregiver for five people, the number is extended to 60. This, however, is ultimately the upper limit, and even this is entirely conditional. Of course, under no circumstances are you allowed to sell it to anyone else.
As you’ve probably figured out for yourselves, driving under the influence of marijuana is a huge no-no in Michigan. The court won’t show a shred of tolerance for it, and you will be prosecuted to the maximum extent of the law. The state has a zero tolerance policy in place regarding anything marijuana-related, and if any traces of it are found in your system, consequences will follow (these can remain in your body even for weeks after you’ve last consumed it). The only exception to this rule applies to medical marijuana license holders.
Finally, it’s worth mentioning the future of recreational marijuana usage in Michigan may not be as bleak as it would seem. The people have already gathered a significant number of signatures to support their cause, and things are set to move forward with the November 2018 ballot. If things go according to plan, you will be able to cultivate, consume, and possess marijuana in Michigan if you’re 21 years of age or older. This includes the decriminalization of selling marijuana – however, the state will introduce a sales tax.
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