Landmark Court Decision: Marijuana Grower Evades Felony Charges Due to

A man accused of cultivating 1,100 marijuana plants in an unlicensed operation guarded by dogs will not face felony charges, thanks to a significant ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals. The court, in a unanimous 3-0 decision, stated that a voter-approved law imposing lighter consequences on such cases takes precedence. Shaaln Kejbou was initially charged with violating the state health code, a crime that could lead to a 15-year prison sentence, due to his extensive marijuana cultivation operation in Michigan's Thumb region. However, a 2018 law permitting the cultivation and recreational use of marijuana would reduce this offense to a 90-day misdemeanor for growing a large number of plants. The court's ruling confirmed that Kejbou is governed by the more recent law. While this decision might seem unjust to businesses that have invested in permits and state licensing to

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