KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has sent out a reminder with a few basic educational tips about the legal status of Marijuana in Michigan, and those who use it.
You have to be 21 or older to use it, but your age won’t matter if you use it just before or while you are driving, are in a car or in a public place, such as a business, a restaurant or a parking lot, you will still get cited.
City Attorney Clyde Robinson tells us he plans to present revised city ordinances that conform to the new state rules to the City Commission soon.
If it’s on their books, then they get to keep the fines when and if they do make arrests and issue citations.
Robinson says he has no plans to recommend the city opt in or opt out of allowing recreational pot businesses in town until the state has sets out the rules for licensing.
— COMPLETE TEXT OF THE STATEMENT FROM PUBLIC SAFETY —
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like to address the legalization of recreational marijuana with a few basic educational tips.
- Recreational marijuana use is only legal for those individuals 21 years of age or older.
- Possession of 2 ½ ounces per person (on their person) is the allowable amount for those age of 21 or older.
NOT allowed:
- Operating or being in control of a motor vehicle under the influence of marijuana
- Smoking marijuana within the passenger compartment of a vehicle by anyone within the vehicle
- Consuming marijuana in public places, such as a business, restaurant or parking lot
While recreational marijuana has been legalized in Michigan, there still remain many areas whose answer will come with future legislation and court decisions.
KDPS urges the responsible use and possession of recreational marijuana by those ages 21 or older.
KDPS will continue to address illegal use and possession of recreational marijuana as directed by statue.
