Michigan Drug Cultivation and Manufacturing Laws
Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last updated February 12, 2018
The laws that regulate drugs are in constant flux, making it difficult to know what behavior is unlawful. Although Michigan is a state that allows medicinal use of marijuana, it's illegal to cultivate it. Michigan law also prohibits the manufacturing of drugs or possession of drugs with the intent to deliver, create, or manufacture them. This applies to various drugs and controlled substances such as heroin, methamphetamines, among others, and in various forms including prescription or counterfeit prescription drugs.
Like most states, Michigan has a "schedule" of drugs that is used to determine penalties and sentencing. If you're charged with violating Michigan's drug cultivation and manufacturing laws, then your punishment will depend on the drug involved and the amount of the drug.
Michigan Drug Cultivation and Manufacturing Laws at a Glance
The chart below provides a summary of statutes related to Michigan's drug cultivation and manufacturing laws, including links to important code sections.
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Penalties and Sentencing |
Marijuana:
Controlled substance schedule 1 or 2 (narcotics):
Controlled substance schedule 1, 2, 3, (non narcotics, not marijuana):
Schedule 5: Felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years and/or a fine not to exceed $2,000. |
Possible Defenses |
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Note: State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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