Medical Medical Marihuana Act (aka MMMA) - The Right To Grow, Use and Possess - Michigan Medical Marihuana Lawyer - Josh Jones

The MMMA & Right to GROW, USE & POSSESS.

The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (aka MMMA) became law in 2008, which allowed for a specific group of people to use, possess and cultivate medical marijuana. Moreover, these individual could and can interact within certain circumstances. Until recently, many of the issues inherent with the MMMA has been ironed out, or at least it seems.

Some counties, towns and municipalities within the State of Michigan took a very strong and conservative stance on the MMMA and its purpose and allowances. These areas basically followed Federal law, which bans marijuana (medical or otherwise), rather than Michigan law, which of course legalizes certain acts involving marijuana. It should be noted that these areas would not necessarily criminally punish medical marijuana users, but rather use civil infractions for non-compliance of local ordinances.

The Michigan Court of Appeals explained that cities, counties or otherwise cannot out-rightly band the use of medical marijuana. Read Beek v City of Wyoming here. Moreover, the court explained that individuals certified to use or cultivate marijuana could do just that. Of course, the individual needs to follow the statute unless he or she wants to risk prosecution. However, in the end, the municipality cannot tell you, a medical marijuana user, that you cannot grow or cultivate your medicine.

The court stated, in a nutshell, that a township is not allowed to use a local ordinance that would directly conflict with a Michigan statute. Therefore, qualifying medical marijuana users (caregivers and/or patients) are allowed to use, possess, and cultivate marijuana, so long as the act is in compliance with the MMMA.

Make sure you know the law because you never want to watch your right to use go up in smoke. It is imperative to know what you can and cannot due with a certification to use medical marijuana. Noncompliance can lead to criminal charges, forfeiture of assets, and jail time. Learn how to smoke carefree with your green tree. Call Josh Jones today. 

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