The laws surrounding cannabis can be confusing. Many people grew up under the premise that marijuana was a Schedule 1 controlled substance. These drugs have a high potential for abuse and possess no medical use. On a federal level, it continues to live under that classification. However—and this is the cause of the confusion—states have chosen to legalize for medicinal use, recreational use, or both. 

Michigan was the 13th state to legalize marijuana in 2008, and they approved it for recreational use in 2018. Despite this legislation, the federal government and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have not altered their classification. If you choose to use cannabis in Michigan, you must understand the boundaries. For example, airports fall under federal control. Even if the airport is in Michigan, the state's marijuana laws do not override federal ones. Furthermore, the state has its own parameters for legal usage.

Staying Legal 

To use cannabis in Michigan, you have to be 21 years old...

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