Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant
On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1, creating the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA).
Among other things, this Act delegates responsibility for marijuana licensing, regulation and enforcement to the Michigan Department of Regulatory Affairs (LARA). LARA’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) is responsible for the oversight of medical and adult-use (recreational) marijuana in Michigan. The factsheets / links below will provide additional information regarding the new law, and the effects on special populations such as teens and pregnant women. An overview of marijuana and a provider factsheet is also provided.
https://www.michigan.gov/marijuana/
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/marijuana/CDC_Marijuana_Fact_Sheet_-_Teens_648382_7.pdf
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/marijuana/CDC_Marijuana_Overview_Fact_Sheet_648384_7.pdf
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/marijuana/Marijuana_and_Pregnancy_Provider_Fact_Sheet_648385_7.pdf
The Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) has received funds to increase education, communication, and outreach regarding the Michigan Medical Marihuana Laws for residents on Jackson County.
The main objectives for the project are as follows:
a) Improve the understanding of health care providers and human service agency staff on the Michigan Medical Marijuana Law
b) Provide outreach and develop an educational toolkit for marijuana dispensaries/shops, vape shops, etc. to distribute safe handling/storage information
c) Educate youth under age 21 on the risks involved with using marijuana as well as encouraging parents to communicate with their children
d) Collaborate with the JCHD WIC program staff to schedule one on one educational sessions with pregnant and breastfeeding mothers who use marijuana and provide them with free lock bags for safe storage of marijuana products.
e) Deliver a media campaign educating the general public on medical and recreational marijuana safe usage and storage and the dangers of driving under the influence of marijuana
For more information; please call Alison Spencer, Health Educator at (517) 768-2138 to get more information about how to receive your free Marijuana Lock Bag.
