Michigan

Regulations and Guidelines for Businesses in Michigan

As of 2024, Michigan maintains strict regulations on psychedelics, classifying them as controlled substances. Currently, there are no legal pathways for psychedelic businesses to operate in the state. However, recent legislative efforts indicate a growing interest in exploring the potential of psychedelics for therapeutic use.

Legalization History of Psychedelics in Michigan

Michigan’s approach to psychedelics has evolved significantly in recent years. The state has seen a series of local decriminalization efforts, with cities like Detroit, Ann Arbor, Ferndale, and Hazel Park leading the way. These local reforms have helped fuel discussions at the state level.

In 2022, activists attempted to qualify a psychedelics legalization initiative for the ballot but fell short. They’ve since refocused their efforts on the 2024 election. The Michigan Initiative for Community Health is working on a ballot measure to decriminalize the cultivation, possession, and use of psilocybin, ibogaine, mescaline, peyote, and dimethyltryptamine.

State legislators have also taken notice of the potential benefits of psychedelics. In early 2023, a task force was established to study and advise on legalizing certain psychedelic substances. This task force, included in the omnibus health bill, was signed into law by the governor. An initial report was published on February 1, 2024, with a final report due by January 1, 2025.

As Michigan continues to grapple with psychedelic policy reform, it’s positioned to learn from the experiences of states like Oregon and Colorado, which have already implemented broader psychedelic reforms. The ongoing discussions and legislative efforts indicate a shifting landscape for psychedelic policy in Michigan, with potential for significant changes in the coming years.