Where Does Novi Stand After Court Says Local Laws Can't Ban Medical Marijuana?

[bobandtorey]

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Feb. 6 that local officials in Michigan may not ban the use of medical marijuana within their boundaries — a unanimous landmark ruling expected to overturn local ordinances in Livonia, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Lyon Township.

 

The outcome was hailed by marijuana activists, because if it had gone the other way, there was a chance that the decision would have barred all Michiganders from using marijuana for health purposes. And numerous communities were said to be watching the outcome before considering passage of their own local ordinances.

 

“This is fabulous news, but it’s actually no surprise,” said Detroiter Tim Beck, 61, who for years has pushed to relax marijuana laws and has helped organize local ballot proposals in Detroit and Ferndale.

 

An earlier Michigan Court of Appeals ruling strongly affirmed the right of retired attorney John Ter Beek, a resident of the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming, to use medical cannabis. But supporters nonetheless were relieved by the new ruling, Beck said.

 

Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey said he was disappointed by the ruling.

 

“As a parent, as a grandparent and now a great-grandparent, in terms of how marijuana can affect young people, I think this is a regrettable step backward,” Kirksey said Thursday night.

 

A handful of Michigan communities have passed bans on medical marijuana that carried serious criminal penalties, including jail time, according to the

ACLU of Michigan, which sued to overturn ordinances in Livonia, Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills. Most such ordinances did not mention medical

marijuana but instead merely said that any activity illegal under federal law was also illegal in their community — a clear swipe at medical marijuana, ACLU lawyers said.

 

 

“Needless to say, we are thrilled” by the ruling, ACLU of Michigan spokeswoman Rana Elmir said.

 

Those joining forces in the lawsuit to block medical cannabis included the public corporation section of the State Bar of Michigan and the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, both of which argued for nullifying the entire state act allowing medical marijuana — passed into law in 2008 by 63% of Michigan voters.

 

 

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[MiMedical]

Who's Novi??

[Kingdiamond]

Novi is a city here northwest of Detroit .

 

As for the question all bans are null and void local ordinances can not override a state law .

[t-pain]

that livonia mayor sounds crazy.

Edited February 12, 2014 by t-pain

[fabio1949]

The mayor may be crazy, but he is right. The ruling is a " step backwards " for pin headed government officials who have chosen not to follow the law voted in by the people.

[bobandtorey]

The mayor may be crazy, but he is right. The ruling is a " step backwards " for pin headed government officials who have chosen not to follow the law voted in by the people.

I do agree but that won't stop them from coming up with something else to fight against Cannabis users 

[GregS]

This issue points up the arrogance and narcissism of the police state. That members and advocates come out publicly in court to argue that the democratically chosen option is illegitimate is telling. They want no part of a democratic society. Zimbardo is right. So is Wm. Golding.

 

 

Just sittin' here honin' my pitchfork.

Edited February 12, 2014 by GregS

[ozzrokk]

I do agree but that won't stop them from coming up with something else to fight against Cannabis users 

 

 

Couldnt agree more.......... I've said it all along.............. People keep saying well if you do this or do that they will be satisfied with us using cannabis and nothing will satisfy some peoples ignorant hatred.............

[t-pain]

novi is giving people 750.474 tickets

http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20140122/NEWS13/301220014/Novi-Police-Briefs

 

 

Medical Marijuana infraction

1 A man with a medical marijuana card was cited for improper transportation of marijuana on Jan. 17.

The Novi Police pulled over the driver after spotting him driving in both lanes near 12 Mile and Novi roads while reportedly making no attempt to signal or pick a lane. He told police he had a medical card and marijuana in the vehicle. A container of 4.4 grams was in the center console.

He was cited under under state code MCL 750.474, a person shall not transport or possess usable marijuana in or upon a motor vehicle or any self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel unless the usable marijuana is one or more of the following: enclosed in a case that is carried in the trunk of the vehicle or in a case that is inaccessible from the interior of the vehicle, if the vehicle in which the person is traveling does not have a trunk.

[bobandtorey]

novi is giving people 750.474 tickets

http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20140122/NEWS13/301220014/Novi-Police-Briefs

 

 

Medical Marijuana infraction

 

1 A man with a medical marijuana card was cited for improper transportation of marijuana on Jan. 17.

 

The Novi Police pulled over the driver after spotting him driving in both lanes near 12 Mile and Novi roads while reportedly making no attempt to signal or pick a lane. He told police he had a medical card and marijuana in the vehicle. A container of 4.4 grams was in the center console.

 

He was cited under under state code MCL 750.474, a person shall not transport or possess usable marijuana in or upon a motor vehicle or any self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel unless the usable marijuana is one or more of the following: enclosed in a case that is carried in the trunk of the vehicle or in a case that is inaccessible from the interior of the vehicle, if the vehicle in which the person is traveling does not have a trunk.

Thanks

 

They just want the money more and more city's will jump on board as time goes on

[trichcycler]

I wonder what these municipalities' police forces would do if every mmj registrant followed the current rules of the Act as written?

[bobandtorey]

I wonder what these municipalities' police forces would do if every mmj registrant followed the current rules of the Act as written?

Thanks maybe most don't know the Act as it is written they only read that anyone thats arrested can use the Act as a defense and it shall be aloud 

[trichcycler]

surely true, but in the trunk, 5 patients only, locked garden, 12 plants, 2.5 ounces, use your blinker when transporting marijuana,  etc are pretty well known rules right?

still no reason to be jailed of course, and might make these frivolous infractions all but go away maybe.

Thanks maybe most don't know the Act as it is written they only read that anyone thats arrested can use the Act as a defense and it shall be aloud 

[bobandtorey]

surely true, but in the trunk, 5 patients only, locked garden, 12 plants, 2.5 ounces, use your blinker when transporting marijuana,  etc are pretty well known rules right?

still no reason to be jailed of course, and might make these frivolous infractions all but go away maybe.

 

 

Imho if someone has the full amount of plants for 5 patients = 72 and Leo comes by it won't turn out good for the caregiver /patient in Oakland County

[Kingdiamond]

Imho if someone has the full amount of plants for 5 patients = 72 and Leo comes by it won't turn out good for the caregiver /patient in Oakland County

You got a house plant that looks like cannabis and Oakland county stops by you are in trouble facts are facts .

[Wild Bill]

I wonder what these municipalities' police forces would do if every mmj registrant followed the current rules of the Act as written?

 

Probably bend, twist and break the law to suit their own purposes just like they do now.

[Restorium2]

I wonder what these municipalities' police forces would do if every mmj registrant followed the current rules of the Act as written?

Change the rules again, no doubt. No fun otherwise.

[bobandtorey]

Change the rules again, no doubt. No fun otherwise.

absolutely and i agree they will the War against cannabis patients and caregivers is not over