Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Michigan law
Cannabis laws in Flint follow Michigan’s state law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.
Recreational and medical cannabis are legal for adults 21 and older. Licensed retail sales are permitted. While compliant use carries low risk under state law, cannabis remains illegal under federal law.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Legal
- Medical: Legal
- Possession: Legal within limits
- Buying/Selling: Legal from licensed retailers
- Tourists: Permitted for adults 21+
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative History
Michigan voters legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21+ in 2018 via Proposal 1, permitting possession of up to 2.5 ounces in public (10 ounces at home), home cultivation of up to 12 plants, and licensed retail sales. Medical cannabis was legalized earlier in 2008 through a ballot proposition, establishing a patient registry and caregiver system.
Law Enforcement
The local advice was simple. Drive sensibly and keep a low profile.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Markets and gas stations on the east side came up, as did downtown and the north side.
Marijuana Prices
- Regs and mids: US$5–10 per gram, US$15–20 for an eighth, US$25–40 for a quarter, US$50–70 for a half ounce or US$80–120 for an ounce
- Chronic: US$15–20 per gram, US$40–50 for an eighth, US$90–130 for a quarter, US$200–300 for a half ounce or US$350–400 and up for an ounce
- Ordinary flower was often decent. An excellent batch came through once in a while, then disappeared.