State Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Introduced
The “patchwork” of marijuana laws across the state of Michigan could soon be influenced by a new state law, one that would effectively reduce penalties for possession of pot no matter where in the state you reside. Supported by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, the legislation has a fighting chance.
Can Your City ‘Opt Out’ of Statewide Marijuana Laws?
In Michigan last November, we saw several versions of cities taking it upon themselves to change how their citizens can lawfully use marijuana. These cities, like Kalamazoo and Detroit, passed ordinances that made pot less criminal than the state laws dictated. And there, it ruffled feathers and left law enforcement scratching their heads. Now, the […]
The Latest in Michigan Marijuana News
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, […]
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.
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.
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.