Laws around the country are changing due to the addition of laws regarding the legality of medicinal marijuana however, possession, delivery and manufacture of marijuana in Michigan when not licensed to do so still brings with it serious fines and penalties depending on the charge. Punishments for crimes relating to delivery, manufacture and possession in Mihcigan range from relatively minor charges such as less than $100 and fewer than 90 day’s in jail for those caught using marijuana a first time (misdemeanor) to much more serious repercussions such as those facing conviction of having more than 200 plants who may be charged with 15 years in prison and up to $10,000.00.
| Incarceration | Fine | ||
| Possession | |||
| Marijuana Use | Misdemeanor | 90 days | $100 |
| 1st Offense | Misdemeanor | 1 year | $2,000 |
| 2nd Offense | Felony | 2 years | $4,000 |
| In a park | Misdemeanor or Felony | 2 years | $2,000 |
| Manufacture, Delivery or Possession with Intent to Deliver | |||
| Less than 20 Plants | Felony | 4 years | $20,000 |
| 20 to 200 Plants | Felony | 7 years | $500,000 |
| 200 or more Plants | Felony | 15 years | $10,000,000 |
| Less than 5 Kilograms | Felony | 4 years | $20,000 |
| 5 to 45 Kilograms | Felony | 7 years | $500,000 |
| 45 Kilograms or more | Felony | 15 years | $10,000,000 |
| License sanctions for any marijuana charge | |||
| 1st Offense | 6 month suspension | ||
| 2nd Offense in 7 years | 1 year suspension | ||
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