State Laws/Michigan
MIFully Legal Updated 2026-06

Cannabis Laws in Michigan

Michigan voters approved recreational cannabis in 2018 (Proposal 1), with retail sales beginning in December 2019. Michigan has one of the fastest-growing cannabis markets in the country and some of the most competitive pricing due to abundant supply.

Recreational Possession

2.5 oz on person

Medical Program

Active

Home Cultivation

12 plants per person

Employment Protection

Limited

Possession Limits

Medical Patients

2.5 oz

usable cannabis

Recreational (21+)

2.5 oz

on person

Up to 10 oz at home; 15g concentrate

Home Cultivation

Home Cultivation Permitted

Plant limit: 12 plants per person

Must be 21+, plants must be in a locked space not visible to the public

Medical Cannabis Program

Card Cost

$40/year

Renewal

Annual

Processing Time

15 business days

Dispensaries

600+

Qualifying Conditions

CancerGlaucomaHIV/AIDSHepatitis CALSCrohn's diseaseAgitation of Alzheimer's diseasePTSDChronic painSevere nauseaSeizuresSevere muscle spasmsCachexiaNail patella syndromeObsessive compulsive disorderRheumatoid arthritisSpinal cord injuryTourette syndromeUlcerative colitis
✗ Does not accept out-of-state medical cards

Recreational Program

Legalized

2018

Sales Started

2019

Age Requirement

21+

Purchase Limit

2.5 oz per transaction

Delivery

Allowed

Public Consumption

Prohibited.

Employment Protections

Limited Protection

Limited protections.

Michigan does not have strong employment protections for cannabis users. Employers may maintain drug-free workplace policies.

Driving Laws

DUI laws apply. No per se THC limit — impairment standard.

Recent Legislative Changes

2023: Delivery services expanded

2024: Prices dropped significantly due to oversupply

2025: Social equity licensing expanded

Official State Resource

Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.

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