Marijuana is Legal in Michigan – What now? Q & A
Marijuana is Legal in Michigan – What now? Q & A
MLive marijuana beat writer Amy Biolchini asks Jamie Lowell, a writer of the proposal 1 law that passed allowing for recreational marijuana in Michigan.
Michigan’s drugged driving law states, any amount of thc in your blood you’ll get a impaired driving. Even if you smoked 10 days or more. Seems unfair
It’s definitely going to be an interesting first couple of years. I know that they can use the swab kit for any reason whatsoever and will do so. Even if they don’t like your bumper sticker they can say your eyes are red and make you take a swab or even a blood test. Supposedly if they detect 12 nanograms or more in your system you can get a D.U.I.. That is almost nothing. If you smoke a joint on a Friday, don’t ingest THC for a week or even more it can still show up in your system. I recently talked to someone who had to submit to a blood test in S.E. Michigan. They made them go to the station, which means hand cuffs, back of cop car, maybe a tow (not in this case), hours in a police station even if one has no THC in their system. I personally was totally fine with the Medical Marijuana laws as they were. There are many doctors to choose from and it’s cheap to get a license. Not to mention dispensaries are going to be dealing with new licensing red tape so their prices will be nuts. Growing your own (or having a grower as a good friend:))is the best bet, IF you have the room for it. I hope there will be law suits that will influence new laws about the police being able to say anything is probable cause. Best case scenario your day is ruined. Worst case; a DUI, jail, all that gouging and court costs, probation, not being able to use any controlled substance, random piss tests, suspended license a misdemeanor on your record…or a felony if had previous alcohol or drug DWIs…what a mess.
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What is Legal Limit for Marijuana in Michigan?
Nov 22nd, 2018 OWI
Recreational marijuana will soon be legal in Michigan. Known as proposal one, which passed by a large margin, marijuana won’t officially become “legal” until 10 days after the election is certified by the state board of Canvassers. This is expected to happen sometime in early December.
However, the enabling legislation has not yet been enacted, and because of this, the legalization of marijuana in Michigan raises a whole host of legal and criminal law issues. For example, once the election result for proposal one is certified, will it then be legal to operate a motor vehicle with marijuana in your system? What is the legal limit for marijuana? If you operate below this legal limit, are you immune from prosecution for operating under the influence of marijuana? Each of these questions is addressed below.
Is it now legal in Michigan to operate a motor vehicle with marijuana in your system?
No, proposal one does not suddenly make it lawful to drive with any amount of marijuana in your system. In fact, until the laws are changed, Michigan remains a zero-tolerance state. This means that if you’ve used marijuana and THC remains in your bloodstream in any detectable amount, you can be charged and possibly convicted of OWI or drugged driving. For more information on this topic see the prior article entitled: The Interplay Between Legalized Marijuana and Intoxicated Driving.
What is the legal limit for marijuana in Michigan
As of the date of this article, there is no legal limit for THC and Michigan remains a zero-tolerance state. It is assumed that this issue will be addressed by the state legislature, but until Michigan adopts a legal limit for THC drivers can be arrested, prosecuted and convicted of operating while intoxicated with any detectable amount of THC in their system. Some states already have legal limits for THC. For example, Colorado’s lawmakers have enacted a 5ng legal limit. It is not clear if Michigan will also adopt a 5ng legal limit, or if Michigan will arbitrarily select some other legal limit for THC. And we are a long way off from having a National legal limit for THC as we now do for alcohol. In the meanwhile, states are free to adopt as their legal limit whatever number they see fit to adopt. If Michigan’s lawmakers fail to act in this regard, then it will be up to the courts to determine how to handle this zero tolerance issue.
If I have less than the legal limit of THC in my system, then am I immune from prosecution?
No. Just because you are below whatever legal limit Michigan’s lawmakers adopt, this does not mean you can’t be prosecuted for operating while intoxicated. Although this is speculative (because Michigan’s laws providing for a legal limit have not yet been enacted), it is expected that the legal limit for THC will operate the same as does the legal limit for alcohol. In this regard, you can be arrested, charged, prosecuted and convicted for drunk driving even if you are below the legal limit of .08. This is because the prosecutor can always try to show the judge or jury that at .05 your ability to operate a motor vehicle was nevertheless substantially lessened. Thus, if you are below the legal limit for marijuana, but still can’t drive safely, then you could be convicted of OWI.
The advent of recreational marijuana in Michigan is expected to result in more drivers being on the road after having consumed THC containing products. This has the potential to endanger the public, and for the recreational marijuana user, also create a risk of prosecution for intoxicated driving. Accordingly, like alcohol, drivers are advised to adopt their own “zero-tolerance” policy and to never get behind the wheel of a car after consuming any amount of marijuana. The risks are simply too great not to seek a sober designated driver.
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The guy on the left has about 99.99% Jeffery Dahmer DNA same fucking eyes same face same demeanor
Does the amount of plants grown differ from a 21 and older individual compared to a medical card non caregiver holder?
I’m from Ann Arbor Michigan and I’m telling y’all, DO not listen to this stupidity! They want you to let your guard down so they can turn around and change the conditions of it all like they do every other month and then arrest you and/or rob you of your marijuana and then never go through with charges. I was robbed of my medical marijuana while I was sitting in my yard (I do not rent) after showing my MMM card and my paperwork from the doct to the police officer however that was not good enough for him and I was robbed of my medication I use for my epilepsy. I had well below the amount that I am legally allowed to have because of a legitimate medical purpose. This is nuts. Can’t believe this is still happening in 2019. So sad , really is..
Freedom of choice!
Growing it is a key part of the law.
I don’t want marijuana in my life I choose to live not get any sicker
People will still buy from the black market it’s cheaper. Plenty of people are growing it also.
My state sucks, I’m about to move.
Just sayin..
The cops over Michigan are on some bull shit. Can’t wait until things are actually like, you know.. fair & logical?
Even people who don’t smoke weed and never have agree that all these laws and conditions y’all like to create and then edit every year (so people don’t truly know their rights) are just stupid. Let people smoke up in peace & mind your own, “how bout dat?”!? 😂😂🤦🏼♀️💋💋
Yay a blessed marijuana state! Also the guy being interviewed reminds me of Jeffrey dahmer 😂
U can grow 12 plants but only have 10 ounces? Crazy low yield.
2.5 ounces? i read 1.5 ounches is allowed on your person while in public
It should be treated like a cigerette not alcohol.
You can grow it in your front lawn right by the street or road and you can grow it right next to your bed of roses. 🥀