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Gov. Whitmer Signs ‘Clean Slate’ Bill and Erases Marijuana Convictions

Oct 12, 2020 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is signing multiple bills that will erase some crimes for people convicted of marijuana crimes.

Once signed into law, Michigan will automatically expunge criminal records and ease the application process for those convicted of marijuana offenses the sweeping “clean slate” bills. 

Included in the bill is allowing a person to set aside one or more marijuana offenses if the offense would not have been a crime if committed after December 6, 2018  when recreational marijuana use by adults became legal in the state.

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