Background - Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant

In November 2018, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1, creating the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA). This Act delegates responsibility for marihuana 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

Jackson County Health Department Lock Box Program

The Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) has received funding to improve community communication, education, and outreach regarding the safe usage of medical marihuana. Education includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: Michigan Medical Marihuana Laws, marihuana usage while driving, marihuana usage while pregnant, and the importance of keeping all marihuana products locked up and out of reach of children. 

NOTICE:

The Marjuana Lockbags will not be available until Jan. 1st, 2023.  If you are interested in receiving one of these bags when they are received, please complete this form which will automatically place you on the waiting list for the Marijuana bag.  You will still have to complete the steps below but the quiz has been temporarily taken down to avoid any problems. 

Or you can click on this link to add your name to the waiting list.

In order to be eligible for a lock bag, you must follow these next steps.  

Step 1: Watch the video.

Step 2: Marijuana Quiz (Click the link to take the quiz)  (QUIZ is not available at this time)

Step 3: You will be contacted by the Marijuana Education and Safety Coordinator to schedule a time to meet for you to receive your lock bag.