Lathrup Village Police Department Marijuana Town Hall Presentation January 26, 2019

“Wax/Oil/Capsules/Shatter” (80-90% THC) Concentrates Butane Hash Oil (BHO) “Green Crack” wax “Ear Wax” Marijuana industry will tell you it’s just a plant. This is not a plant and it’s 80-90% psychoactive THC “Budder” “Shatter” Slide Courtesy of Marijuana Impact on Public Health & Safety in Co. Hash Oil Capsules

THC Levels Marihuana- 25% (2018) Hash – 30 - 50% (2018) Revised: 04-08-2014 THC Levels Marihuana- 25% (2018) Hash – 30 - 50% (2018) Hash Oil – 80 – 90% (2018) Concentrates - Vary Potency, Purity and Dose Average THC concentration in marijuana: Marijuana – 13.0% (2013) Hash – 30 – 50% (2013) Hash Oil – 68.4% (2013) Concentrates - Vary Source: Drug Identification Bible, 2014/2015 Note: THC levels can vary greatly depending upon areas of the country. Recreational doses are highly variable. The lower the THC, the more hits required to achieve desired effects. Drug Recognition Expert Course Cannabis

Slide Courtesy of Ben Cort Presentation

Cannabis Tinctures Cannabis tinctures, also known as green or golden dragon, is an alcohol-based cannabis extract-essentially infused alcohol (180 proof or higher). The tinctures are used to make juices, ice cream, soups, gelatin, mashed potatoes and gravy, or salad dressing. Grind your flower or extract, and then mix the flower or extract in a mason jar with high-proof alcohol (preferably, Everclear).

Cannabis Tinctures

Challenges: Perception of Risk Some people think that: Drugged driving is not a serious problem. Drug use does not adversely affect driving and may improve it. There are no laws prohibiting drugged driving (i.e., it is not illegal). The likelihood of detection and apprehension for drugged driving is low. MCLA 333.26423(j).

How Serious?

Woman killed in 100 mph crash A 48-year-old woman died after her vehicle was struck by a Camaro going in excess of 100 mph early Wednesday, according to the Port Huron Police Department.  Wreckage was scattered throughout the area. "Debris everywhere; it was like a bomb went off."   The engine from the victim’s vehicle had ended up on property a few hundred feet away.  The defendant to stand trial for second degree murder.

People v Ashley Baker Defendant was driving to McDonalds Failed to stop at intersection Struck white car occupied by four friends on way home from dinner White car forced into opposing traffic, struck by red pickup All four occupants of white vehicle were killed No SFSTs were performed Consent draw of Baker’s blood 1 nanogram of THC

Teen pleads guilty in tow truck driver’s death Defendant pled guilty in the death in the death of Preferred Towing’s Jason Schultz. “By having THC in your body by the operation of that vehicle did cause the death of Jason Schultz, how do you plead?” Judge asked. “Guilty,” defendant said. Defendant was southbound when he swerved to the right onto the shoulder to avoid the tow truck, striking Schultz, the tow cable and stuck vehicle. Schultz is survived by his widow and three children younger than 10.

Marihuana Effects "Cannabis Effects on Driving Skills” Article: "Evidence suggests recent smoking and/or blood THC concentrations 2-5 ng/mL are associated with substantial driving impairment, particularly in occasional smokers.“ Author: Marilyn Huestis

Section I: Traffic Fatalities & Impaired Driving  Since recreational marijuana was legalized, marijuana related traffic deaths increased 151 percent while all Colorado traffic deaths increased 35 percent  Since recreational marijuana was legalized, traffic deaths involving drivers who tested positive for marijuana more than doubled from 55 in 2013 to 138 people killed in 2017. o This equates to one person killed every 2 ½ days compared to one person killed every 6 ½ days.  The percentage of all Colorado traffic deaths that were marijuana related increased from 11.43 percent in 2013 to 21.3 percent in 2017.

Section II: Marijuana Use  Colorado past month marijuana use shows a 45 percent increase in comparing the three-year average prior to recreational marijuana being legalized to the three years after legalization.  Colorado past month marijuana use for ages 12 and older is ranked 3rd in the nation and is 85 percent higher than the national average.

Section III: Public Health  The yearly rate of emergency department visits related to marijuana increased 52 percent after the legalization of recreational marijuana. (2012 compared to 2016)  The yearly rate of marijuana-related hospitalizations increased 148 percent after the legalization of recreational marijuana. (2012 compared to 2016)  Marijuana only exposures more than tripled in the five-year average (2013-2017) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to the five-year average (2008-2012) prior to legalization.

Section IV: Black Market  RMHIDTA Colorado Task Forces (10) conducted 144 investigations of black market marijuana in Colorado resulting in: o 239 felony arrests o 7.3 tons of marijuana seized o 43,949 marijuana plants seized o 24 different states the marijuana was destined  The number of highway seizures of Colorado marijuana increased 39 percent from an average of 242 seizures (2009-2012) to an average of 336 seizures (2013-2017) during the time recreational marijuana has been legal.  Seizures of Colorado marijuana in the U.S. mail system has increased 1,042 percent from an average of 52 parcels (2009-2012) to an average of 594 parcels (2013-2017) during the time recreational marijuana has been legal.

Section V: Societal Impact  Marijuana tax revenue represent approximately nine tenths of one percent of Colorado’s FY 2017 budget.  Violent crime increased 18.6 percent and property crime increased 8.3 percent in Colorado since 2013.  65 percent of local jurisdictions in Colorado have banned medical and recreational marijuana businesses.

Section IV: Marijuana Industry  According to the Marijuana Policy Group, Market Size and Demand for Marijuana in Colorado 2017 Market Update: o “From 2014 through 2017, average annual adult use flower prices fell 62.0 percent, from $14.05 to $5.34 per gram weighted average.” o “Adult use concentrate prices fell 47.9 percent, from $41.43 to $21.57 per gram.” o “The average THC content of all tested flower in 2017 was 19.6 percent statewide compared to 17.4 percent in 2016, 16.6 percent in 2015 and 16.4 percent in 2014.” o “The average potency of concentrated extract products increased steadily from 56.6 percent THC content by weight in 2014 to 68.6 percent at the end of 2017.”  As of June 2017, there were 491 retail marijuana stores in the state of Colorado compared to 392 Starbucks and 208 McDonald’s.

Challenge 1: Many different methods of ingesting: smoking or vaping plant parts, resins (hashish) and extracts (hash Oil) result in different rates of absorption in the lungs. Oils and extracts can be applied topically and/or infused into edibles such as cookies. Depending on which method of ingesting is used, comes with varying rates of distribution into the blood stream and THC concentrations.

Challenge 2: Changing Public Perception –It is ok to smoke/ ingest Marijuana and drive. I drive better high because I’m more focused, I can concentrate better, I’m a more cautious driver. It’s not a big deal.

Challenge 3: With the passing of Recreational Marijuana we will see an Increase in Driving Under the Influence / increase in crashes and fatalities. (Education/training)

Challenge 4: Training / Education Office of Highway safety planning – Nov. 2018 138 DRE (Drug Recognition Officers) Law enforcement officers

Challenge 5: Michigan is the only Mid- west state to Legalize recreational marijuana. Influx of people coming from out of state to get weed. Increase in people loitering around retail facilities.

Challenge 6: Packaging Protecting our young people from products which appear to be candy or cookies

Challenge 7: CPL holders or gun owners Under Federal statute Marijuana remains classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, and therefore is illegal. Federal Statute 18 USC 922 (g)(3) provides up to 10 years imprisonment and up to a $250,000 fine if a person possesses ANY amount of marijuana and ANY firearm or ANY ammunition. Simply stated: marijuana + firearm (or ammunition) = FELONY

Challenge 8:. Deployment of personnel-Dedicate personnel to store vs Challenge 8: Deployment of personnel-Dedicate personnel to store vs. patrolling the neighborhoods. Increased alarms, increased foot traffic, increase in suspicious persons/vehicles, increased B/E’s, increased strong armed robberies, increase in criminal element. All CASH business!

The following is a list of municipalities who have notified LARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) that they have opted out of the licensed facilities portion of MRTMA. Updated as of 1/25/19.