LANSING — Medical marijuana is turning out to be a windfall for Michigan state government.
A report says nearly $10 million in revenue was collected from applicants — more than double the cost of running the program.
The report covers the state's last budget year, which ended Sept. 30.
A medical marijuana application costs $100. Caregivers who grow marijuana for people also pay a fee.
The report shows the number of registered marijuana users was up 44% in Muskegon County last fall compared with the previous 12-month period. Kent and Ottawa counties were up at least 20%.
In Michigan's southwestern corner, the number of registered marijuana users was up 56% in Cass County and 37% in Berrien County.
Voters approved marijuana for some health problems in 2008.
Marijuana plants flourish Nov. 8, 2012, under the lights at a grow house in Denver. Michigan's medical marijuana program has brought nearly $10 million in revenue to the state. / ED ANDRIESKI/Associated Press
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Interesting to know how much was the increase in the revenue for DTE?
yeah
Maybe DTE's profit increase is the sole reason of leniency toward the law...
Speaking Of The Law, the Officer Mentione That His Only Problem Was Someone Selling It "At The End Of The Month" But If Its Legal And Abundant Why Would Anyone Sell It And Not Grow It
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