HB 6274 Summary

• Amends Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MCL 333.26424 and 333.26427) to allow qualifying patients and primary caregivers to possess and use medical marihuana without arrest, prosecution, or penalty, including civil penalties or professional licensing board discipline.

• Establishes possession limits: qualifying patients may possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable marihuana/equivalents and 12 plants in a locked facility; primary caregivers may possess the same amounts per registered patient they assist.

• Defines equivalency conversions for marihuana-infused products (16 ounces solid, 7 grams gaseous, 36 fluid ounces liquid equal 1 ounce of usable marihuana).

• Provides protections for physicians from arrest, prosecution, or professional discipline for issuing written certifications that patients would benefit from medical marihuana use.

• Prohibits possession or use in schools (except as allowed under MCL 380.1182), correctional facilities, public transportation, and public places; prohibits smoking marihuana in public; prohibits operation of vehicles while under influence.

• Takes effect only upon enactment of HB 6273 or Senate Bill companion legislation (tie-bar provision).