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On November 4, 2008 Michigan voters approved the Medical Marijuana Act. This Act allows people with certain medical conditions to use and grow marijuana for medicinal purposes.
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In order to get a license, a person must have a "debilitating medical condition." The Act limits these medical conditions to:
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Cancer
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SGlaucoma
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HIV positive
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AIDS
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Hepatitis C
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ALS
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Crohn's disease
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Agitation of Alzheimer's disease
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Nail patella
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Nail patella
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Other diseases with chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, severe muscle spasms, or wasting syndrome.
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To apply for a license you must have a statement from your doctor saying you have one of these diseases, submit an application to Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and pay a $100 application fee. The MDCH will review your application within 15 days, and issue you an ID card if you are approved. This license gives you the ability to legally use and grow marijuana for your own use.
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If you cannot grow your own marijuana you can appoint a caregiver (over age 21) to grow it for you. This person also has to apply to MDCH. If their application is approved they can grow up to 12 plants for your medical use. Each caregiver can help up to 5 people with their medical marijuana needs.
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The law also gives you protection from being prosecuted by the state for possession of drug paraphernalia.
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But remember, use and possession of medical marijuana is not legal in all states, and is still illegal in the eyes of the federal government. In other states that do allow use of medical marijuana, you should consult an attorney or contact that state's licensing department before using medical marijuana outside of Michigan. Be careful when and where you are using your medical marijuana.
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