Michigan U.S. Attorneys Lay Out Cannabis Enforcement Policies
Fri / Nov 9th
U.S. Attorneys in Michigan have laid out their policies for enforcing federal cannabis laws in the newly legalized state, the… Read More
Michigan Cannabis News
Michigan was the first state in the Midwest to legalize adult-use cannabis. Additionally, medical cannabis has been legal in Michigan since 2008. Scroll down to learn about the latest adult-use and medical cannabis policy and business developments in the Great Lake State:
Cannabis Wins Big In 2018 Midterms
Wed / Nov 7th
During yesterday’s midterm elections, voters delivered a resounding message across the country in support of reforming cannabis laws. Michigan voters… Read More
Michigan Becomes Tenth State to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Wed / Nov 7th
Michigan voters have resoundingly approved Proposition 1 to legalize adult-use cannabis and establish a statewide taxed-and-regulated cannabis marketplace. Proposition 1… Read More
Voters Deciding Fates of Multiple Cannabis Initiatives on Tuesday
Fri / Nov 2nd
Next Tuesday, Election Day 2018, voters in four states will decide whether or not to adopt huge reforms to their… Read More
Michigan to Expect $134M In Annual Taxes If Legalization Passes
Wed / Oct 3rd
The annual tax benefits of adult-use legalization in Michigan would be about $134 million per year, according to an economic… Read More
Online Registration Coming to Michigan’s MMJ Program
Mon / Sep 24th
Medical cannabis patients in Michigan will be able to register and renew their medical cannabis ID cards online starting October… Read More
Michigan Judge Blocks the Shutdown of 98 Dispensaries
Fri / Sep 14th
A judge in Michigan has blocked an effort by state officials to shutter 98 medical cannabis dispensaries, the Associated Press reports.… Read More
Michigan Regulators to Shutter 98 Dispensaries
Thu / Sep 13th
98 of Michigan’s medical cannabis dispensaries will need to close down until at least December after state regulators on Tuesday… Read More
Poll: Michigan Voters Strongly Favor Adult-Use Legalization
Wed / Sep 12th
A new poll of expected general election voters in Michigan shows that 56.2 percent support Michigan’s upcoming ballot measure to… Read More
Michigan Regulators Consider MMJ Delivery
Thu / Aug 30th
Medical cannabis patients in Michigan could soon have access to home delivery services, according to an Associated Press report. The change was… Read More
80-Year-Old Patient Jailed in Michigan for Having Cannabis with Expired MMJ Card
Mon / Aug 6th
80-year-old grandmother Delores Saltzman was arrested and jailed in Clare County, Michigan for having less than an eighth of cannabis,… Read More
Michigan Gov. Tasks State Police with Investigating MMJ Bribes
Mon / Jul 30th
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has tasked state police with investigating whether there are officials taking bribes from medical cannabis operators,… Read More
Michigan Court of Appeals: “Wet Marijuana” Is Illegal
Thu / Jul 26th
A Michigan Court of Appeals decision makes it impossible for medical cannabis cultivators to legally harvest their plants, according to… Read More
Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates Split on Party Lines Over Legalization Issue
Thu / Jul 19th
In Michigan — where, in November, voters will both elect a new governor and decide whether to legalize adult-use cannabis… Read More
Michigan Adds 11 Qualifying Conditions to MMJ Program
Tue / Jul 10th
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs added 11 more qualifying conditions to the state’s medical cannabis list on Monday,… Read More
Detroit Considers Rules Capping Medical Cannabis Operators
Tue / Jun 12th
Detroit city officials are considering an ordinance that would create new location restrictions for medical cannabis operators and cap the… Read More
Michigan Legislature Misses Deadline to Act on Cannabis Legalization
Wed / Jun 6th
The Michigan Legislature has decided to pass on Tuesday, June 5th’s midnight deadline to act on a voter initiative to… Read More
Deadline Approaches for Legislative Action on Michigan’s Legalization Ballot Initiative
Mon / Jun 4th
According to a Michigan Radio report, advocates from the “Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol” say they are watching closely as… Read More
Michigan Extends Deadline for Unlicensed Canna-businesses to Remain Operational
Thu / May 31st
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is allowing unlicensed medical cannabis dispensaries to remain open until Sept. 15… Read More
Michigan Prohibitionists Would Support Legalization if Passed by Legislature
Mon / May 21st
A Michigan anti-cannabis legalization group has indicated that they would be open to cannabis legalization if the reforms were passed… Read More
Poll: 61% of Michigan Supports Rec. Cannabis Legalization Initiative
Fri / May 11th
A Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research poll has found 61 percent support for cannabis legalization… Read More
Michigan to Regulate CBD as MMJ
Fri / May 11th
Michigan regulators have announced that CBD products – even those derived exclusively from industrial hemp – are subject to regulation… Read More
Michigan MMJ Panel Recommends 10 Conditions for Program Access
Mon / May 7th
The Michigan Medical Marihuana Review Panel has recommended 10 conditions be added to the state’s medical cannabis program, according to… Read More
GOP Lawmakers in Michigan Considering Tying Cannabis Legalization to Income Tax Bill
Fri / May 4th
Republican lawmakers in Michigan are considering tying recreational cannabis legalization to a bill to cut the state’s income tax amid… Read More
Michigan cannabis reforms and industry launch
Michigan legalized medical cannabis in 2008 but in 2018, voters passed the state’s adult-use cannabis legalization making it the first Midwestern state to legalize recreational cannabis. Dispensaries in Michigan opened their doors to all adults the following year. Cannabis sales in the state carry a 10% excise tax in addition to the state’s standard 6% sales tax (medical sales are exempted from the 10% excise tax).
Cannabis purchasing & possession rules
Michigan’s cannabis industry has some of the most lenient possession and purchasing limits in the country:
- Adults aged 21+ can possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis flower and 15 grams of cannabis concentrate.
- Daily purchasing limits are likewise set at 2.5 ounces of flower and 15 grams of cannabis concentrate.
- Home growing up to 12 cannabis plants is allowed for adults aged 21+.
