The Michigan Supreme Court recently made a ruling regarding the legality of medical marijuana patients and driving. Previous to this ruling, all patients were breaking the law simply by driving due to the lack of definition in the MMMA. Since there was no definition for “under the influence” stated in the Act passed in 2008,…
DetailsNew Ruling Makes Michigan Dispensaries Illegal A ruling was finally made by the Michigan State Supreme Court regarding patient to patient transfers of medical marijuana, and the 62% of the voters who passed the MMMA in 2008 aren’t going to be happy. The overall vote was 4-1 in favor of making these transfers illegal which…
DetailsJust when you thought the Michigan Marijuana Laws couldn’t get any worse or more confusing, lawmakers gave their approval on 4 different bills which will clearly have a large impact on current card holders as well as new applicants. The bills were aimed to increase regulations surrounding the law and to “clarify” some points which…
DetailsIn the state of Michigan, the voters passed a medical marijuana law in 2008. In doing so, they joined one dozen other states that have legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Section 333.26422(b) of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act states that the majority of arrests made for marihuana are under state rather than…
DetailsAs of today, it is illegal for Michigan medical marijuana patients to drive a car if they have any amount of marijuana in their blood. On the 17th of April, 2012, the Michigan Court ruled in the case of People vs. Koon. This case holds that Michigan medical marijuana card holders can be prosecuted for…
DetailsIn spite of the significant progress that medical marijuana advocates have made in states such as Michigan, the United States Justice Department has clearly stated its intention to enforce federal prohibitions against state authorized marijuana production and distribution networks. Though the medical marijuana community had taken solace from a 2009 Department of Justice memorandum, which…
DetailsMassively populated with deer, birds, and other wild animals, the state of Michigan has become a popular area for hunters to hone their skills. Ironically, in 2008, the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA) was enacted, allowing people to use marijuana for medicinal purposes only. However, under the laws governing the MMMA, people given the right…
DetailsAccording to a memo from the Michigan Attorney General, Bill Schuette, it would seem that the answer to the above question is yes. In an opinion that was released on November 10, 2011, the Attorney General offers an analysis that really means police offers would be breaking the law by returning medical marijuana to patients.…
DetailsIt looks like the governing body of the state of Michigan feels that the state is being taken advantage of by out of state residents. These out of state residents are using the Michigan Medical Marijuana Law to their advantage by growing marijuana in their first year of Michigan residency. There are a few law-makers…
DetailsThe Michigan Medical Marijuana Act’s (MMA) purpose is “To allow the use of medical marijuana under Michigan law; to prevent prosecution for using medical marijuana; to establish a registry and ID cards for patients and caregivers; to provide legal defense and to penalize violations of this act.” The MMA was passes on November 1, 2008…
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