The MMMA & Criminal History
New legislation has created two new (or one
new and another modified) criminal charges that can and will extend from
specific violations of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (aka MMMA). This new
law became effective as of April 1, 2013; therefore, it is
imperative to know what can and will happen if you perform certain acts outside
the scope of the MMMA. Josh Jones can help you maintain your ability to smoke carefree.
One of the
biggest and having the most impact on the MMMA community is the new change in
the caregiver definition. See the relevant section here.
In essence the change in the caregiver definition made those who currently have
felony convictions on their records unable to obtain such a certification or
license to be a caregiver.
This limit or
restriction only applies to the past ten (10) years. However, the new
definition does require an individual to remain free of felony drug convictions
and assaultive convictions. Therefore, a caregiver must not only be 21 years or
older but maintain a criminal record free of felonies within the last 10 years.
It is not only
imperative to take note when these new laws come into effect, but it also
highly noteworthy that many individuals will no longer be caregivers. These and
other new amendments affect the medical marijuana community. Make sure you know
what you can and cannot due with your certification to use marijuana. It could
keep you out of jail and allowing you to continue with blowing smoke.
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