People v. King

The prosecution appeals the trial court’s order that dismissed two counts against defendant for the manufacture of a controlled substance (marijuana), MCL 333.7401(2)(d)(iii). For the reasons set forth in this opinion, we reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

I. NATURE OF THE CASE

Defendant, who was arrested for illegally growing marijuana, possesses a registry identification card under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA), *505MCL 333.26421 et seq., and claims that he is entitled to the limited protections of the MMMA because he complied with its statutory…