Possession:
-Minimum: Fine, probation and/or some jail time (varies by case)

-Maximum: $2,000 fine, 1 year

Sales/Manufacturing/Trafficking:
-Minimum: Fine, probation and/or some jail time (varies by case)

-Maximum: $20,000 fine, 4 years

Data based on first offense. Penalties can vary based on circumstance and official discretion.

Possession (Adults & Juvenile): 15,697

Sale & Manufacturing (Adult & Juvenile): 3,428

Juvenile Arrests (Possession & Sale): 2,514

Total Marijuana Related Arrests: 19,125

Arrests Per Capita: 2 out of 1,000

DEA Seizures (Marijuana): 7,638.6 pounds

Summary: It became effective Dec. 4, 2008.

Registered Patients: 12,323

Amount Allowed: 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana, 12 marijuana plants

Qualifying Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease, nail patella, or treatment of cachexia, severe chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures (including those associated with epilepsy), severe and persistent muscle spasms (including those associated with multiple sclerosis)

Distribution System: Not addressed in law

Patient/ Caretaker Registration Fee: $100 annually/ $25 if enrolled in Medicaid or has receipt for SSI or SSD benefits

Dispensary Fee: Not applicable

- Michigan's Murky Marijuana Law Sows Arrests (freep.com)

- Medical Marijuana Creates Workplace Dilemma (WHNT)

- Michigan Marijuana Law Deemed Confusing (upi.com)