# Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27204: Medical purpose defense

> Michigan · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27204

## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27204
- **Heading:** Medical purpose defense
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-281-of-2016 / Section 333.27204

## Text

Sec. 204.

This act does not limit the medical purpose defense provided in section 8 of the Michigan medical marihuana act, 2008 IL 1, MCL 333.26428, to any prosecution involving marihuana.

History: 2016, Act 281, Eff. Dec. 20, 2016

## Nearby sections

- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27101 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27101.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27102.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27201 Protected activities; person owning or leasing property upon which marihuana facility located subject to penalties or sanctions prohibited; conditions; activities of certified public accountant or financial institution not subject to certain penalties or sanctions; other provisions of law inconsistent with act; definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27201.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27203 Registered qualifying patient or registered primary caregiver; criminal prosecution or sanctions prohibited; conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27203.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27204 Medical purpose defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27204.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27205 Marihuana facility; ordinance; requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27205.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27206 Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27206.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27206a Operation of a marihuana facility; appointment and approval; notice of violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27206a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27207 Third-party inventory control and tracking system; exception for statewide monitoring system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27207.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27208 Marihuana facility and property; examination by local and state police.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27208.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27301 Medical marihuana licensing board; creation; membership; appointment; terms; vacancy; reimbursement for expenses; other public office; eligibility; removal of member; appointment and employment limitations; financial disclosure statement; direct or indirect interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27301.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27302 Board; duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27302.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27303 Marijuana regulatory agency; powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27303.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27305 Board; disclosure form; providing certain notices to chairperson; ex parte communication; outside employment; personal transaction involving marihuana with licensee or applicant; violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AAct-281-of-2016_S333.27305.md)

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