Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Michigan law
Cannabis laws in Howell 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
Howell residents thought police spent too much time on speeding and younger people. There were allegations that Livingston County deputies offered lighter treatment for giving up friends, which made locals wary of unfamiliar contacts. Michigan has since regulated adult use, as covered in Marijuana Laws.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Without a local connection it was hard to find much. Teenage buyers and sellers usually knew each other from school. Some drove to Detroit for a bigger bag and split it among friends. When Howell ran dry, phones came out.
Marijuana Prices
- Regs: US$20–25 for an eighth, US$40–50 for a quarter, US$70–80 for a half ounce or US$110–150 for an ounce
- Chronic: US$45–65 for an eighth, US$90–120 for a quarter, US$180–220 for a half ounce or US$350–420 for an ounce
Types of Marijuana
Schwag, mids and sometimes excellent chronic came in from Detroit or Lansing.