Michigan has one of the largest and most successful cannabis markets in the US, with both medical (since 2008) and recreational (since 2018) programs operating at scale. The state allows generous home cultivation (12 plants per person), has high possession limits (2.5 oz public/10 oz home), and hundreds of dispensaries statewide. Michigan generates hundreds of millions in cannabis tax revenue annually and has implemented social equity programs to address past criminalization. The state allows various consumption methods, delivery services, and has a competitive market that has driven down prices. Michigan serves as a model for large-scale cannabis legalization with robust home cultivation rights and market competition.
For medical marijuana: 1) Get certified by any licensed Michigan physician for a qualifying condition, 2) Submit an application to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program with physician certification and required documents, 3) Pay fees, 4) Receive your medical marijuana card once approved. The process typically takes 2-4 weeks.
Medical marijuana qualifying conditions include: cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn's disease, agitation of Alzheimer's disease, nail-patella syndrome, chronic pain, severe and persistent muscle spasms, epilepsy and other seizure disorders, PTSD, autism, colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Tourette's syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, Parkinson's disease, and any condition approved by the Department of Health.
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs oversees both medical and recreational cannabis programs. The CRA handles all licensing, regulation, compliance, and enforcement for cannabis cultivation, processing, testing, and retail operations.
Yes, medical marijuana patients must register with the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program to receive a medical marijuana identification card. This card provides access to medical dispensaries, higher possession limits, and certain legal protections. Recreational users don't need registration.
Medical patients access cannabis through licensed medical dispensaries with their medical marijuana card. Recreational users 21+ can purchase from licensed adult-use dispensaries. Michigan has hundreds of dispensaries throughout the state, with robust competition and variety in products and pricing.
Medical marijuana registration costs $60 for patients and $25 for caregivers. Cards are valid for two years and must be renewed with updated physician certifications. Some qualifying patients may be eligible for reduced fees based on participation in certain assistance programs.
