Since various municipalities made significant changes in their marijuana policies at the close of 2012, marijuana has been at the top of the headlines. It seems each week, there is another newsworthy story covering the new laws, their application (or lack of) or even the older medical marijuana laws. All of these stories are important, particularly if you live in Detroit or any of the other cities who have changed their approach, or if you are a medical marijuana user hoping to avoid persecution for your medication. [Read more…]
Michigan Cities “Doing Nothing” on New Marijuana Laws
The people of several of Michigan’s most populous areas spoke at the ballot a few months ago—lessening the state’s grip on marijuana laws. But city officials in Detroit, Flint, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids are dragging their feet in implementing the new, more permissive ordinances, according to the Free Press. [Read more…]
Marijuana Victories Across Michigan
All marijuana initiatives in Michigan cities all are reporting at least tentative victories. While Colorado and Washington voted to legalize recreational marijuana statewide, Michigan voters are tackling prohibition one locality at a time. [Read more…]
Michigan Cities to Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization Initiatives
While voters in Michigan won’t be legalizing marijuana statewide, they could be doing away with pot penalties in several cities. While marijuana will remain illegal throughout the state, if passed, these cities could have their own rules where marijuana is concerned. [Read more…]
Kalamazoo Effectively Decriminalizes Pot Possession
City officials in Kalamazoo have decided it would be better to spend time and money on real crimes rather than possession of marijuana. This week, city commissioners voted to virtually decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of pot. They are hoping this will save money and increase police response times when it really matters. [Read more…]
Michigan Medical Marijuana Rules To Be Addressed by State Supreme Court
The Michigan State Supreme Court has decided to take up a case which would determine if patients and caregivers should be allowed to grow medical marijuana together—in a sort of cooperative garden. [Read more…]