Now that cannabis is legal for recreational use in Michigan, you may wonder why bother to become a medical patient and why you can buy certain items that are for medical use only. When comparing medical cannabis vs recreational cannabis, what’s the difference?
Understanding these differences can be very helpful when you are trying to decide what is best for yourself. In Michigan, there are just a few key distinctions in medical cannabis vs recreational cannabis.
Here are the major differences between medical and recreational Cannabis.
Edible Dosage
A big difference between medical and recreational cannabis is the edible dosage. In Michigan, recreational edibles can only go up to 100 mg of THC per package. With medical edibles, packets are available up to 200 mg.
Taxes
Taxes are another reason that many choose to pursue becoming medical patients. With medical cannabis, customers pay only the regular Michigan 6% sales tax. But with recreational individuals will pay an additional 10% excise tax, so it ends up being 16% sales tax total.
How to Become a Medical Cannabis Patient
If you have a qualifying medical condition, you can become a medical cannabis user. A great place to go for this is Elevation Wellness in Ypsilanti, MI. They offer both in-person appointments or Zoom, and can help navigate you toward becoming a medical patient.
What if I want to use cannabis for recreational use?
Whether you want to purchase cannabis for medical or recreational use, Wayne Releaf is here to meet your needs. Visit our dispensary and our seasoned team will help you select the product that is the best fit for you.
Wayne Releaf is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. We proudly serve Wayne county and surrounding Washtenaw and Oakland counties.
