Michigan Medical Marijuana Laws Changing

[Katelyn Baker]

Medical marijuana laws in Michigan will soon change. The voter-approved initiative has been on the books for eight years. Governor Snyder hopes that these new laws give a solid framework from where the prior legislation may have been unclear.

The new laws aim to give patients a safe way to buy medical marijuana. Governor Snyder signed off on the group of five bills this past week.

A new tax will be placed upon medical marijuana dispensaries. That is defined as 3% of gross receipts. A portion of the proceeds will go to support law enforcement in areas where there are marijuana facilities.

A marijuana tracking system will be put in place to monitor those who grow the drug. It will be regulated by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. This will be a way to track the marijuana from seed to sale.

Non-smoking forms of marijuana like lotions, oils, and brownies will be become legal as a result of these new laws.

About 210,000 Michigan residents are prescribed medical marijuana. This accounts for a little more than 2% of the state's population.

The laws will take effect 90 days from the day they were signed. To read more about the new laws, click here.

News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Michigan Medical Marijuana Laws Changing
Author: Emily Kinzer
Contact: (574) 344-5500
Photo Credit: ABC57
Website: ABC57

 

[Gaffle]

The bill itself states that these policies will go into effect 360 days after it is signed, not 90 days. The only people who will have all ducks in a row after 90 days would be big business. This is all cash based being that MJ is federally illegal. No loans for businesses.

Edit - These bills will be enacted 90 days after it is signed, but the licenses will not be available for 360 days after effective date. Makes it kind of misleading, but thats politics, eh?