Noob from Michigan

Howdy folks.

For years I've thought about growing my own Marijuana. I've read up on it in the past, done research and learned things that I've never applied. At one point I bought a small hydro farm in the heat of the moment. I never did anything with it because I was trapped in a one bedroom apartment. That was years ago. Today my wife and I live in a house and we have the space to do so without worry of bothering a whole lot of people with fresh green smells!

Recently as you may know, Michigan passed the medical Marijuana act. In this law (its not clearly defined yet) it gives the right for what is called a "Care Giver status". From what I've read I don't find any stipulations on who can be a caregiver. Based on the law that passed it appears there is a 120 day wait after the law goes into effect so that they basically have a window to get their system in place and accept people as a legal status for growing, and consuming. The earliest I can apply for a legal status will be April 6, 2009. The process described in the bill says that it can take as long as 15 days to get approved.

My plan is to apply for the caregiver status when its open for filing. This status allows me to grow and sell to up to 5 people who also have a medical Marijuana card.

I'm planning that this process will be smooth and I will have full legal status in April of 2009. There are however caveats with the system that are in limbo. The law does not cover getting seeds legally so that is a hurdle I'm not sure how to overcome.

With the legal status comes the fun part. The growing.

However I've decided to start the planning and construction of a grow room. I'll be opening a discussion in the grow room discussion area shortly with pictures.

Anyway... just a small opener to say hello and feel my way around. I read the terms of service on this site yet its not discussed about disclosure of information. It has seemed as a friendly community that I will enjoy without worry.

Yeah you might wanna talk to Fdd2blk if you want some more details about what you are trying to do. The seeds arent a big deal, theres a multitude of places to order them online and there should be dispensaries that will open up that should sell clones so you wouldnt even have to deal with seeds.

Welcome
Heres a couple links for you If you dont have them already.Keep ya up to date on whats going on so far here.
Michigan Medical Marijuana Association
Michigan Medical Marijuana Association | Safe, reliable, affordable access.

Member "victorviscous" is the best person on this site at this point to talk to about any legal issues as far as i know,he keeps up on the legal front in our state pretty darned well,as well as vic im from Michigan as well,im also going along the same care giver lines as you are right now so i will also post as new details allow,our pain management doc assures us that we will meet the critera for consumption & care giver status.

ststepen420, Getting a little ahead of me, the information is good thank you. I'm planning to keep it legal. The wife and I just want to play by the rules that have been given to us.

Kruzty, Thanks for the information on the MMMA. Does the state of Michigan recognize this group? The day after the election I called the DCH to discuss how this was going to work and I even offered to be part of discussions on how the law was being delveoped. I see some things I'd have questions on if you are willing to discuss in PM's.


Panhead, Legal status is a good thing to practice and I'm planning to play by the books. There is no law about building a grow room so thats my primary focus until April and full legal status.

Yeah I understand, im from NC and we arent as fortunate as you guys in Michigan so we have to do what we have to do to get them. Like i said though, There should be dispensaries that open and have a nice selection of cuttings. Good luck to you on your endeavors.

MichiganCaregiver said:

ststepen420, Getting a little ahead of me, the information is good thank you. I'm planning to keep it legal. The wife and I just want to play by the rules that have been given to us.

Kruzty, Thanks for the information on the MMMA. Does the state of Michigan recognize this group? The day after the election I called the DCH to discuss how this was going to work and I even offered to be part of discussions on how the law was being delveoped. I see some things I'd have questions on if you are willing to discuss in PM's.


Panhead, Legal status is a good thing to practice and I'm planning to play by the books. There is no law about building a grow room so thats my primary focus until April and full legal status.

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As far as I know they do.You can get on thier email list for future updates and shoot them a note if you want to help in anyway.Thier web site is just getting up and running.Pm me if needed,but I've been in limbo too.Vic,shot me this update site in a pm with a email link.So the only info I've been getting so far is from there.There will be public input when they start making the rules.That should be coming up in dec.victorvicious off this site is the one to ask,Way smarter than this ol fisherman.