# Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27952: Purpose and intent

> Michigan · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27952

## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27952
- **Heading:** Purpose and intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Initiated-Law-1-of-2018 / Section 333.27952

## Text

Sec. 2.

The purpose of this act is to make marihuana legal under state and local law for adults 21 years of age or older, to make industrial hemp legal under state and local law, and to control the commercial production and distribution of marihuana under a system that licenses, regulates, and taxes the businesses involved. The intent is to prevent arrest and penalty for personal possession and cultivation of marihuana by adults 21 years of age or older; remove the commercial production and distribution of marihuana from the illicit market; prevent revenue generated from commerce in marihuana from going to criminal enterprises or gangs; prevent the distribution of marihuana to persons under 21 years of age; prevent the diversion of marihuana to illicit markets; ensure the safety of marihuana and marihuana-infused products; and ensure security of marihuana establishments. To the fullest extent possible, this act shall be interpreted in accordance with the purpose and intent set forth in this section.

History: 2018, Initiated Law 1, Eff. Dec. 6, 2018

## Nearby sections

- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27951 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27951.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27952 Purpose and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27952.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27953 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27953.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27954 Scope of act; unauthorized activities with marihuana and marihuana accessories; limitations; application of privileges, rights, immunities, and defenses under other marihuana laws; employer rights; property owner rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27954.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27955 Lawful activities by person 21 years of age or older; terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions; denial of custody or visitation prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27955.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27956 Adoption or enforcement of ordinances by municipality; marihuana establishment local license; annual fee; restrictions on transportation or other facilities prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27956.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27957 Implementation, administration, and enforcement by cannabis regulatory agency; powers and duties; agreement with Indian tribe; conflict of interest; liability; cooperation of department of state police.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27957.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27958 Rules; limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27958.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27959 License to operate a marihuana establishment; application; qualifications; issuance; disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27959.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27959a Operation of a marihuana establishment; approval; marijuana regulatory agency; notice of violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27959a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27960 Lawful activities by marihuana grower, processor, transporter, or retailer; limitations; contracts related to operation of marihuana establishments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27960.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27961 Marihuana establishments; requirements; limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27961.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27961a Direct sale or transfer of marihuana to minor or intoxicated individual; prohibition; right of action; indemnification; defenses; rebuttable presumption; damages; insurance coverage required; civil action; definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27961a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.27962 Deduction of certain expenses from income.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C333_AInitiated-Law-1-of-2018_S333.27962.md)

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