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Updated September 2019<\/em><\/p>\n

Michigan\u2019s road to marijuana access for medical and recreational use is one of the most unique of any state in the union. Medical marijuana was legalized in 2008, but until recently dispensaries were considered illegal. In November 2018, voters approved a statewide recreational marijuana ballot initiative to make adult use cannabis legal for adults 21 and older. Learn more about Michigan marijuana laws below.
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Recreational Marijuana Law in Michigan<\/h3>\n

Is marijuana legal in Michigan? Yes– Michigan became the 10th state to legalize recreational marijuana after voters in November 2018 approved Proposal 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Proposal 1, also called the the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, permits adults 21 and older to buy up to 2 1\/2 ounces of marijuana, and keep up to 10 ounces at home. Any amounts over 2.5 ounces must be secured in locked containers. Adults can also grow up to 12 cannabis plants for personal use. Michigan’s recreational marijuana law took effect 10 days after the election results are certified.<\/p>\n

The new law also creates a state licensing system for marijuana businesses, including growers, processors, transporters, and retailers. Municipalities retain the right to ban or restrict marijuana businesses. Officials have said they hope to get the adult use market up and running within a year.<\/p>\n

Medical Marijuana Law in Michigan<\/h3>\n

Medical marijuana became legal in Michigan after 63% voters approved of Proposal 1 in November 2008.<\/p>\n

Since then, several amendments have since been passed to provide further structure for marijuana access. In September 2016, Gov. Rick Snyder signed a collection of five bills<\/a> to amend the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program and establish a statewide regulatory system. The bills were meant to address an unfortunate 2013 state Supreme Court ruling that made dispensaries illegal, which had forced patients to either grow their own marijuana or get marijuana from a designated caregiver. The new collection of bills not only established licensing and regulatory framework and clarified dispensaries, but created a seed-to-sale marijuana tracking system and legalized the manufacturing and use of cannabis lotions, oils and edibles.<\/p>\n

Registered patients can possess up to 2.5 ounces of \u2018useable marijuana\u2019, or up to 12 marijuana plants in an enclosed, locked facility. The law allows for patients to have a primary caregiver.<\/p>\n

Under Michigan marijuana laws, the approved list of qualifiable conditions for medical marijuana include:<\/p>\n