Marijuana Program A Windfall For Michigan Government

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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 on 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 percent in Muskegon County last fall compared to the previous 12-month period. Kent and Ottawa counties were up at least 20 percent.

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130206/POLITICS02/302060383#ixzz2K8NI0MUL

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1. Same thing happened in Colorado. n/t