No. Although Warren City permits retail cannabis establishments within its limits, per Section 19.5-10 of Article IV of its Code of Ordinances, Section 19.5-16 of Article IV stipulates that the city does not issue any retail marijuana establishment licenses.
Yes. Warren is home to a couple medical marijuana dispensaries. Medical marijuana dispensaries are permitted in the city in accordance with Chapter 19.5 of the City Code and may be established in the specific zones of the city.
Yes. You can buy cannabis from online weed dispensaries in Warren.
Visiting a dispensary to purchase cannabis is nothing like the unsavory experiences depicted by people without prior cannabis shopping experiences. Nevertheless, there are specific steps to consider when visiting a cannabis dispensary in Warren. There will likely be a security guard standing at the entrance of a Warren Dispensary waiting to check you in. When you enter, you must show your ID or Michigan Medical Marijuana Card as proof you are authorized to buy cannabis products. You may experience a line at the entrance to the retail area of a dispensary as only a few people are permitted to enter at once. When you get into the dispensing area, you will find a budtender who will be ready to help you through the shopping experience.
If you are at least 21, you are required to present a valid driver's license or another form of government-issued identification. If you are between 18 and 21, a driver's license or state-issued ID and your State of Michigan Medical Marijuana Card will be required. In order to make purchases, you will also need to bring cash with you. You cannot use a credit card since recreational cannabis use is still federally illegal, and your bank will flag such a purchase on a credit card. Due to this non-support from financial institutions, Warren dispensaries typically accept credit cards.
If you are not a cannabis newbie, you likely know what you want when you visit a dispensary. In that case, you may ask the budtenders if they have any new products during your visit. If you are visiting a weed dispensary for the first time, you are advised to know for sure the kind of experience you desire from a potential purchase. The budtender will know which products and strains to recommend based on your provided information.
Note that there is a limit to the amount of cannabis you can purchase from a dispensary. Per state law, you cannot buy more than 71 grams of marijuana with no more than 15 grams of this quantity in concentrated form. Cannabis consumption is recommended for your private residence. To find the addresses of Warren weed dispensaries, search online using the phrase "weed dispensaries near me."
Per the Warren Municipal Code, Warren dispensaries are expected to operate under the following laws:
Recreational cannabis possession and use are legal in Warren pursuant to the MRTMA (Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act). The following are permissions and restrictions applicable in Warren under the MRTA:
Medical marijuana is legal in Warren under the Michigan Compassionate Care Initiative. The following laws apply to Warren residents under the Initiative:
A medical marijuana card qualifies an individual to purchase marijuana for medical use. Without a medical marijuana card and a state-issued photo ID, Warren medical cannabis dispensaries will not permit medical cannabis purchases. To obtain a medical marijuana card, you must be registered with the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program (MMMP). The MMMP is a state registry containing persons registered in Michigan as medical cannabis patients and caregivers. To be registered with the MMMP, you must have a qualifying condition approved by the state. These conditions are:
The state also permits persons with a medical condition or treatment that produces one or more of the following to apply:
If you have one or more of the conditions listed above, you must consult your physician to obtain a written certification that you have a qualifying debilitating condition meeting the criteria listed under the law. The physician must also certify that, in the professional's opinion, you will likely receive palliative or therapeutic benefits from medical marijuana use. Note that your certification is only valid if obtained from a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy and dated within three months of your application. If you are under 18, you need the consent of your parent or legal guardian and written certifications from two physicians to enroll in the MMMP.
You may complete your registration in the MMMP online or by mail. To commence the application online, you must first create an account on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Accela portal. See the LARA Accela account creation instruction guides for more details on creating an account on the portal.
Subsequently, proceed to your profile on the LARA Accela portal to continue your application. On the portal, you will be required to upload supporting documentation, such as the written certification for cannabis use, a copy of your photograph, and a copy of your photo ID, such as a State of Michigan driver's license or another Michigan-issued ID card. You will also be required to pay a $40 application fee. You may complete the payment via electronic check or credit card. For more details about the MMMP application process, see the Apply for Patient Only Registry Card guideline. Note that if you select "my physician will approve me online," the application will be completed by your certifying physician.
After completing your application, the MMMP will review your application within 15 business days. If your application is approved, you will receive a medical marijuana card by mail.
If you are completing the application by mail, your submission envelope must include the following:
Submit the envelope to:
Michigan Medical Marijuana Program
P.O. Box 30083
Lansing, MI 48909
Cannabis use is legal in private homes and residences in Warren. It is not allowed to consume cannabis in public.
You may buy cannabis from a licensed dispensary in Warren. To find a licensed dispensary in the city, search online for marijuana dispensaries near me. Note that a valid ID card showing you are 21 or older is required to purchase adult-use cannabis, while a medical marijuana card is required to buy medical cannabis.
One gram of cannabis flower in Warren costs between $10 and $20.
Popular cannabis strains in Warren include OG Kush, Jenny Kush, GMO Cookies, Ice Cream Cake, Blueberry Crumble, Afghan Kush, and Blue Dream.
No. Cannabis smoking is illegal in any public place, driveways, entrance areas, parking lots, motels, and other public areas.
Warren adults can have up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis in public or 10 ounces at home. They can possess up to 15 grams of cannabis concentrates or extracts, 16 ounces of solid cannabinoids, like edibles, and 35 ounces of liquid cannabinoid products, such as oils and tinctures. Adults are also permitted to cultivate up to 12 cannabis plants at home.
Warren medical marijuana patients may possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis daily but no more than 10 ounces a month. They can also grow up to 12 plants at home.
No. Shipping cannabis in Warren across state lines is illegal under federal law, as the federal Controlled Substance Act lists marijuana as a banned drug.
You can order cannabis online from weed dispensaries in Warren.
No. There are no 24-hour dispensaries in the City of Warren.
Yes. The provisioning centers in the city accept out-of-state MMJ cards from tourists as long as certain conditions are met.
You need a valid ID showing you are 21 or older to enter a recreational weed dispensary in the city. If you want to buy medical cannabis, you need a medical marijuana card from Michigan or another state to enter a medical cannabis dispensary in the city.
Livwell and The Chronic Michigan are the only medical marijuana provisioning centers in the city.
Yes. Warren dispensaries scan customers’ IDs in compliance with state law.
There are currently two medical cannabis dispensaries in the city. However, Section 19.5-16 of Article IV of the Warren City Code states that the city council may issue up to 18 licenses for provisioning center facilities or medical marijuana dispensaries.
No. Warren dispensaries typically accept cash.
You can visit multiple dispensaries daily in the city. However, you cannot buy more cannabis than cannabis is permitted by the Michigan cannabis legalization law.
No. Warren dispensaries do not accept health insurance.
Yes. In compliance with Michigan law, Warren weed dispensaries track how much weed customers buy.
Yes. If you are 18, you may enter a licensed medical marijuana dispensary in the city.
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) regulates cannabis activities in Warren. You can find the contact information of all the divisions of the agency on the CRA's contact page.
You may report illegal cannabis activities in Warren to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency by contacting the Enforcement Division of the agency at:
Cannabis Regulatory Agency
Enforcement Division
P.O. Box 30205
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone Number: 517-284-8599
Email: CRA-Enforcement@Michigan.gov
You may file a complaint to the CRA via the CRA Online Complaint System. Alternatively, contact the Warren Police Department at (586) 574-4700.