Michigan to be first Midwest state to allow recreational pot

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press


Ed White, Associated Press
 Updated 12:06 pm CST, Sunday, December 2, 2018

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan clears a threshold this week as the first state in the Midwest to allow marijuana for more than just medical purposes. In the Nov. 6 election, voters by a wide margin endorsed recreational use by adults who are at least 21. The move comes 10 years after voters approved marijuana to alleviate the effects of certain illnesses. Many supporters believe that decadelong experience, as well as similar legalization efforts in other states, led to victory at the ballot box.

"It's certainly going to smell like freedom," starting Thursday, said Detroit lawyer Matt Abel, who specializes in marijuana law and whose office sign says, "cannabis counsel."

Eleven states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana. Of course, there are many caveats in Michigan and already some tension.

Michigan and already some tension.

HOW MUCH?

Michigan residents who are 21 or older can possess or transport up to 2.5 ounces (70.8 grams) of marijuana. They can grow up to 12 plants, although not in public view. They also can give 2.5 ounces (70.8 grams) to another person, but not for payment.

Read more: https://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Michigan-to-be-first-Midwest-state-to-allow-13437799.php

[DownriverDem]

1. Here's the thing though

Folks in Michigan will not be able to buy it until 2020. You can have it, use it and grow it. Of course the Lame Duck legislature (repub + outgoing repub governor) are doing all they can to hurt the bill. They want to eliminate average folks growing it. Also they are trying to take away power from the newly elected Dems - Governor, Attorney General & Secretary of State - All Women! I abhor repubs.

[walkingman]

2. Congratulation Michigan - if our legislative heroes in Texas would allow a vote we could also.

[DownriverDem]

7. However

we here in Michigan can't buy it until 2020 and the current lame duck repub legislature is trying to get rid of the part where we can grow it. It's not all good right now.

[jay1124]

10. its still all good, just got to work at it!

right now, from what i am hearing, in order to amend or change this, the republicans will need 3/4's majority in both houses. the senate leader(who's a grade A jackass) has a super majority in the senate but not enough to have 3/4's so this is not going thru!

also since there's no retail sales until 2020, there's nothing stopping someone from setting up a grow tent and 600-1000w lamp. seeds you can buy from us based breeders.

[Canoe52]

11. We can't grow it legally here in Washington yet.

but it sure is good to not worry about getting busted anymore.

Of course the couple of plants that made it from Portland to our living room don’t count...



Edit: because autocorrect failed me!

[EarthFirst]

3. Maybe New Yoke will catch up some day...

I simply want the ability to cultivate for personal adult use without throwing civil asset forfeiture into the equation for cultivating cannabis.

Why are we dragging this out state by state.

Just implement policy at the federal level and be done with it.

[JudyM]

4. McConnell wants hemp legalized... let's just add cannabis to the legislation and we'll all be happy.

[angstlessk]

5. For folks who want to grow some plants??? Where to get seeds/plants?

I would love to grow a plant or 12...but where to get the stock to even begin?

[safeinOhio]

6. Take a chance and order from Canada.

For the most part they don't nail people that get a few seeds in the mail. They want the ones that send them. Some shops or care takers will sell you a few cuttings to start with.

Get a High Times or other magazine and find lots of ads to choose from.

[Progressive Jones]

12. Google it. You'll find what you seek. nt

[dalton99a]

8. Illinois will be next

[Progressive Jones]

13. Truth. There are Bills in both the IL Senate and House. As soon as

the next legislature begins, the Bills will be reconciled and voted upon. The votes are there.
IL Governor Elect JD Pritzker said "Bring me a Bill."
This will all happen early to mid 2019, according to the chief sponsors of the Bills.

[YOHABLO]

9. Hey Georgia ! Wake the fuck up.

[SaintLouisBlues]

14. Michigan is the new Michoacan! ( Michoacanigan?)

Way to go!

We are waiting for Illinois here in St. Louis. Going East Side will take on a whole new meaning. (Actually, only a slightly new meaning...it will still be Party Time on the Ill side).

[Eric J in MN]

15. MN probably won't within the next two years

Governor-elect Tim Walz (D-MN) supports recreational marijuana legalization.

But we’re going to have a Republican State Senate for the next two years. There weren’t regular elections for State Senate this year. It was a good for Democratic candidates in MN and I’m sure we would have elected a Democratic State Senate if we had gotten the chance.

[Maxheader]

16. Oh yeah...

Lets get everyone...mellooooow...