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In November, 2008, Michigan voters passed a proposal legalizing the use of medical Marijuana at the state level. The proposal took effect April 4, 2009. If you have a debilitating medical condition and think that medical marijuana might be able to help ease your pain, this guide on how to get a medical marijuana prescription in Michigan will help you through.
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Medical Marijuana in Michigan
This news report from May of 2009 discusses the medical marijuana laws now in affect in Michigan, which passed the legal use of medical marijuana in April of 2009. The report discusses the law, and talks to patients that say it eases their pain, as well as lawmakers who want to make sure the law is not abused by recreational users. Also examined in the report are compassion clubs, a place where patients and caregivers, those who are allowed to cultivate marijuana, can meet and discuss issues.
helps people in serious pain. Compassion
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Introduction
- Michigan's Medical Marijuana law went into effect April 4, 2009. Michigan now maintains a medical marijuana registry that protects users who have a registry card from prosecution at the state level. The law does not overturn federal laws that make the use of marijuana illegal. The law also registers caregivers to grow plants for people who are too sick to do it themselves.
Step 1: Contact Your Doctor
- Your doctor must provide a written certification that you qualify for a medical marijuana prescription. According to Michigan law, you must have a "debilitating medical condition." This can include symptoms such as chronic pain, nausea and seizures, or diseases such as HIV, cancer or ALS. Having a certain disease or condition does not automatically qualify you for the medical marijuana registry.
Step 2: Apply For The Registry
- Once you get a doctor's OK, you then need to submit an application and fee to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program Registry. The application must include:
- Name and address
- Copy of Photo ID
- Doctor's certification
- Fee of $100 (reduced to $25 for financial or medical hardship)
- Mail to: Michigan Medical Marijuana Program Registry, PO Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909
- The department will approve or deny your application within approximately 15 days of receiving it
- You must renew your application every year, by the first day of the month in which your registry card was first approved
Step 4: Follow the Registry Rules
- As a participant in the registry, you will be allowed to grow up to 12 marijuana plants in a closed, locked area, and have 2.5 ounces of marijuana in your possession according to state law. Although marijuana is still illegal federally, statistics indicate that 99 of 100 marijuana arrests are conducted at the state level. The medical marijuana registry does not make it legal to use marijuana for purposes other than medical use. Also, using marijuana in public, driving under the influence of marijuana, and selling marijuana are all still illegal. In fact, if it is determined that you used your registry card to illegally grow or sell marijuana, the law provides for an extra penalty in addition to what laws are currently on the books.
Step 3: Caregiver Registry
- If you are too sick to grow your own plants, you may designate a caregiver to grow them for you. The caregiver follows the same process to apply for the registry. Caregivers and patients must both apply for the registry. A caregiver can grow marijuana for up to 6 patients, and can grow 12 marijuana plants per patient.
Conclusion
Getting a medical marijuana prescription in Michigan, and becoming a member of the registry, is a straightforward and confidential process. Michigan's law does not provide information on how to get marijuana or grow plants. Mahalo has no information on where to obtain seeds, but does have a page on how to grow marijuana that might be helpful.
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