MMJ in Michigan, getting stared

After doing some research it seems in Michigan you can grow for up to 5 patients as a caregiver, 12 plants each. So then you can't ever(within this law) grow more than 60 plants or take on more patients than 5? I am interesting in growing and starting a dispensary or a Co-op to supply much more than 5 patients is this even legal under this law? Who knows anything factual or true about Michigan's new MMJ laws? Thanks in advance for any helpful info...

I am in MI and the law as stated is clear. 12 plants per patient, and a max of 5 patients per caregiver. There are some compassion clubs popping up, but there is no provision for commercial grows or dispensaries. I have to say that there have been some growing pains here as this is the first year and people are trying to expand the laws some but have overcome the first hurdle and allowed some of us to have our medicine. Keep following along either through MI NORML or the Michigan Medical Marijuana Project to keep up with any changes in the laws. Good luck.

I'm scared that some early caregivers might find trouble from the DEA here, it's so new and in Cali they still have people busted and they are far ahead of us. With a compassion club how does that work, is it like a group of caregivers working together as a non profit? I haven't seen any yet and I live near Detroit, obv I have more research to do...

Actually you can be a caregiver for 5 people and if you have your own card it brings your plant total to 72.

I would not attempt to grow more than this at any one location. Possessing more than 99 plants if a mandatory 5 years according to federal law and they will not divide the number of plants on a per person basis, they will charge all of you collectively with possession of the 100+ plants.

Keep in mind that the feds can bust anyone for growing regardless of state law. Also, in MI you can only charge "reasonable compensation" for being a care giver. You can't legally open a dispensary and sell by weight. If you try to get rich under MI new MM laws you may very likely find yourself being raided by the DEA and charged in federal court. Plus, if you are in Oakland County don't be surprised if the County finds a way to prosecute you regardless. All it takes is one sale to one narc and you are toast. Stick to providing for your patients and sharing with friends and family and don't try to go commercial.

Quite Right! It is still way better than it was. Compassion are focused on helping people get their medical cards and promote discussion among caregivers and patients on the law and how to better grow. I know of one in Macomb county that is just getting going. That is right next to Detroit. They meet at the ST Clair Shores Public Library.

The next meeting of the Macomb Compassion club is:
Monday, August 31
6:30pm Macomb Compassion Club

When: Mon, August 31, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: 22500 Eleven Mile Road, St Clair Shores MI, 48081-1399

is there any rules or laws saying how much each plant can yield? is growing very potent and super high yielding plants the same as growing smaller yielding plants?

The MI dep of community health has a website with all the info. It's 2.5OZ of dried useable product for each person at any given time.

Yeah about the federal thing, that is what worries me and I am in Oakland county(also not good) It seems to me that you are never safe(in MI/CA) doesn't matter they can convict you if they want. I agree the key is being small and careful, the people that get greedy with huge operations and dollar signs are just asking to become an example. The 2.5oz thing is weird, lets say I have 10 plants for myself and each yield 1 oz of dry bud, that is 10 oz. now I'm over the limit, so what do I do just throw/give away anything over 2.5 oz??? or do I do a perpetual garden and harvest 2 plants every month so that I always have 10-12 going but only 2 oz or so of dry bud on hand? It seems better to just not do the medical thing, then your name and all your info is out there and if they decide to get you, your done. Basically as long as you grow you are never really legal or safe from being put in a box.

Exactly. Your never truely safe.

Those who grow should grow out of the kindness of their hearts; not looking to turn a huge profit. Profit is something for commercial people, not the medical community.

There are ways to bend/get around laws, but I hope you have a great attourney on hand when the man comes knocking.

Good luck and stay safe.

littleze said:

Yeah about the federal thing, that is what worries me and I am in Oakland county(also not good) It seems to me that you are never safe(in MI/CA) doesn't matter they can convict you if they want. I agree the key is being small and careful, the people that get greedy with huge operations and dollar signs are just asking to become an example. The 2.5oz thing is weird, lets say I have 10 plants for myself and each yield 1 oz of dry bud, that is 10 oz. now I'm over the limit, so what do I do just throw/give away anything over 2.5 oz??? or do I do a perpetual garden and harvest 2 plants every month so that I always have 10-12 going but only 2 oz or so of dry bud on hand? It seems better to just not do the medical thing, then your name and all your info is out there and if they decide to get you, your done. Basically as long as you grow you are never really legal or safe from being put in a box.

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Do partial harvests. Besides, the lower buds will benefit from it.

what if someone has been convicted of a drug charge before, can you still get on medical mj?

The only way to truly be safe is to walk away from the idea of growing and using completely. I feel that we are on the front line of some very important issues and we must be vigilant and work together to make the medicine available to those in need and all the other stuff is secondary. That is just my opinion. In this horrible MI economy it is very attractive to do the wrong thing to get by, by that is on each individual to decide. I am not my brother's keeper, but I try to cling to the movement and make good choices that will make a difference down the road. I don't want to be the example that is in the news with a bunch of folks saying "I told you this was gonna happen".

Batman407 said:

what if someone has been convicted of a drug charge before, can you still get on medical mj?

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http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417_51869---,00.html