People v. Hartwick

SAAD, RJ.

Defendant appeals the trial court’s order that (1) held that he was not entitled to immunity under § 4 of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA), MCL 333.26424, and (2) denied defendant’s requests for dismissal under § 8 of the MMMA, *251MCL 333.26428, and to present a § 8 defense at trial. For the reasons set forth in this opinion, we affirm.

I. NATURE OF THE CASE

Defendant, who was arrested for illegally growing and possessing marijuana,1 holds a registry identification card under the MMMA, MCL 333.26421 et seq. He claims that mere possession of the card entitles him to (1) immunity…