Cannabis/Medical Marijuana

Cannabis/Medical Marijuana

Patient Rights Under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act

Your Rights as a Qualified Patient

When a person qualifies under the current Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA), they have certain rights as a patient.

1. They can possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana.

2. They can grow up to 12 marijuana plants so long as they keep them in a secure, locked facility.

3. If a person is growing the plants outdoors, they cannot be visible from outside of their property and should be within an enclosed locked structure.

4. They can have THC in their blood if accussed of driving under the influence.  A recreational user is subject to Michigan’s zero tolerance level which means if you consumed marijuana 4 days ago it is still in your system even if it is not affecting your behavior or judgement.

Note: Cannabis can stay in your system for 30 days or longer after one use.  A law firm such as Komorn Law should be able to get you through this.

As a patient or caregiver, they also need to register with the Cannabis Regulatory Agency

Current Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) Laws and Updates

See the current laws and updates here as they are constantly evolving into a regulated government business.

A Law Firm focused on the Rights of Patients and Caregivers

Since 1993, the Law Office of Michael Komorn has provided outstanding, results-focused legal counsel to its clients in all areas of criminal defense – in state and federal courts – including medical marijuana law. We are advocates of our clients’ rights. Our mission is to provide the highest standards of legal advice and expertise with an emphasis on client satisfaction and exceptional results.

Attorney Michael Komorn is president of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association In his role as president, Komorn has worked to organize patient/caregiver rally events, taken on several pro bono cases and fought to maintain the innocence of his clients using Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Act.

Related Subjects (Public Health Code Laws):

Note: These laws have changed since the Adult Use Recreational Laws 2018

But: You can still be charged under the Public Health Code Laws

And: It is still a controlled substance in Michigan and Federal as of this date (June 19th 2023).

Possession of Marijuana
Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
Manufacture of Marijuana
Delivery of Marijuana
Maintaining a Drug House or Drug Vehicle
Jury Instructions for Marijuana Crimes

 

Charged with a Marijuana or other Crime?

If you or someone you know is facing charges as a result of Medical Marijuana recommended to you as a medical marijuana patient under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, contact Komorn Law and ensure your rights are protected.

Contact us for a case evaluation at 248-357-2550

Attorney Michael Komorn is recognized as a leading expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group with over 26,000 members, which advocates for the rights of medical marijuana patients and their caregivers.

Michael is also the host of the Planet Green Trees Radio Podcast and Planet Green Trees TV, a marijuana reform based show, which was broadcast every Thursday night 8-10 pm EST for over 525 episodes.

 

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