Michigan

In January 2019, the Michigan Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act legalized CBD produced from hemp. The act defines industrial hemp as cannabis containing less than 0.3 percent THC concentration by dry weight that is in compliance with the federal definition and allows hemp-derived CBD and CBD products.
Applicants for a grower or processor/handler license under Michigan's Industrial Hemp Ag-Pilot Program must pass an FBI background check. Growers who want to sell industrial hemp as well as those seeking a processor/handler license must complete the appropriate paperwork. In the last ten years, applicants should not have a felony drug conviction.
CBD derived from hemp is legal in the state of Michigan, but CBD may not be used in food or beverages or marketed as a dietary supplement. These rules are consistent with FDA guidelines. The state, on the other hand, has passed a bill urging the USDA to clarify its position on industrial hemp and acknowledge its worth as an agricultural commodity.

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1. Brief info

  • Is CBD Legal in Michigan?
The products that contain less than 0.3% THC are federally legal in Michigan.
  • Who Can Buy CBD in Michigan?
Individuals at the age of 18 or over. 
  • Who Can Grow CBD Products in Michigan?
People that have a license issued by the government.
  • Who is protected from criminal offenses regarding CBD use?
The ones who didn’t exceed the dosage and possession limits of CBD 
  • More in-depth information about the state regulations and laws

2. Michigan CBD laws

In January 2019, the Michigan Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act legalized CBD produced from hemp. The act defines industrial hemp as cannabis containing less than 0.3 percent THC concentration by dry weight that is in compliance with the federal definition and allows hemp-derived CBD and CBD products.   In addition, the bill established a state licensing program for industrial hemp growers, processors, and handlers through the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). However, because the USDA has yet to approve Michigan's proposed licensing program, individuals who want to grow, process, or handle hemp must participate in the state's current Industrial Hemp Ag-Research Pilot Program. In turn, the Industrial Hemp Ag-Research Pilot Program is overseen by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development ("MDARD"), which issues licenses to growers and processors under a policy created within its Administrative Rules Committee.   CBD derived from hemp is legal in the state of Michigan, but CBD may not be used in food or beverages or marketed as a dietary supplement. These rules are consistent with FDA guidelines. The state, on the other hand, has passed a bill urging the USDA to clarify its position on industrial hemp and acknowledge its worth as an agricultural commodity. For residents of Michigan, both CBD derived from cannabis and full-plant marijuana are now legal. Cannabis was legalized for medical purposes in 2008 under the Michigan Compassionate Care Initiative. In November 2018, Michigan voted to legalize marijuana for persons 21 years old or older, also known as The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act. According to new rules issued by Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, CBD products produced from cannabis will not be regulated as cannabis if the THC content is less than 0.3 percent. If the THC level in industrial hemp exceeds 0.3 percent, it is classified as marijuana and controlled by the regulations that apply to those substances through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Facilities licensed by the Bureau of Marijuana Regulation (BMR) may commercially cultivate, process, and sell marijuana and cannabis-derived CBD. Recreational cannabis commerce was legalized in December 2019.

Licensing Requirements

Applicants for a grower or processor/handler license under Michigan's Industrial Hemp Ag-Pilot Program must pass an FBI background check. Growers who want to sell industrial hemp as well as those seeking a processor/handler license must complete the appropriate paperwork. In the last ten years, applicants should not have a felony drug conviction. The following are additionally required for all applications:
  • Maps for all places where industrial hemp will be cultivated, handled, stored, processed, brokered, or sold
  • a check or money order made out to the State of Michigan for all necessary licensing and registration fees, plus a non-refundable application deposit (the fee for growers is $100, while the fee for processors/handlers is $1350).
  • A copy of a criminal background check from the Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool (iCHAT).
According to current legislation, hemp crops must be tested. Growers must submit samples of their industrial hemp crop for testing if the crop tests at or above 0.3 percent THC concentration. If the harvest's THC levels are found to exceed 0.3 percent after three tests, it will be seized and destroyed. It's a felony to submit fraudulent samples for testing, which is punishable by up to two years in jail and a $5,000 fine.

Where to Buy CBD Products Legally In Michigan?

Cannabis-derived CBD may be purchased in various stores throughout the state, including those that sell CBD products. Cannabis-derived CBD can be found at authorized businesses. When purchasing from a business, especially if it specializes in CBD, you may receive assistance from an associate. Explain what you're searching for and why you're taking CBD to help them point you Hemp-derived CBD may also be purchased over the internet, usually from the websites of particular companies. The form of the CBD (such as oil, capsules, topicals, tinctures, etc.), the quantity of CBD contained in the product, and other information about the product will generally be supplied by the company. There are no guarantees that what you see is what you'll get with internet CBD products, so it's important to know the seller and purchaser's history. Read references for the company on test results or product specifics. Observing what other buyers say about their experience with a company may also be useful.

Medical Cannabis in Michigan

A registry ID card is required for qualifying patients who want to get a legal permit to access medical marijuana through the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program (MMMP). The MMMP allows medical cannabis use to persons who suffer from the following severe illnesses:
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Crohn's disease
  • Cancer
  • Glaucoma
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Hepatitis C
  • Nail-patella syndrome
The MMMP also restricts medical cannabis to conditions, or their therapies, that produce one or more of the following:
  • Seizures, including those characteristics of epilepsy
  • Cachexia, or wasting syndrome
  • Severe nausea
  • Severe and chronic pain
  • Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to that characteristic of multiple sclerosis

Steps to Receive a Medical Marijuana Card in Michigan

Step 1: Schedule an appointment

Obtain a letter of recommendation from a reputable physician, and include the Doctor's Professional Certificate with your MMMP application.

Step 2: Fill in the application

Submit a completed MMMP Michigan medical marijuana application form and documentation of residency (a valid Michigan driver's license, personal identification card, or signed voter registration)

Step 3: Pay the fees 

Pay a $60 fee for the card and choose a caregiver, if necessary, then pay a $25 caregiver application fee and submit a copy of your ID.

Step 4: Receive your Card

Michigan CBD possession limits

There are no legal restrictions on the amount of cannabidiol (CBD) produced from hemp. There are no limits on the amount of CBD that may be produced from cannabis. Cannabis possession limits, however, exist. Individuals who have prior convictions for possessing more than 2.5 ounces and up to 5 ounces could face a civil penalty of $500 and as much as six months in jail. Those with more than five ounces can be charged with a  misdemeanor with a penalty of up to $500.

3. Notes

  1. Geoffrey William Guy; Brian Anthony Whittle; Philip Robson (2004). The Medicinal Uses of Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Pharmaceutical Press. pp. 74–. ISBN 978-0-85369-517-2.
  2. Bloomsbury Publishing (2010). Dictionary of Medical Terms. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 139