Ok, so Michigan has legalized marijuana - so why can't you smoke on probation?

In November, Michigan voters approved recreational marijuana. So does this mean it is legal to smoke when and wherever you want?

Simply put: no, it's not that easy.

First: recreational use only applies to people 21 and over. So if you're under 21, recreational marijuana use /possession is still illegal, no matter what.

Second: this still means employers can screen you for drug use, and fire (or refuse to hire) you if your screen shows use of marijuana. The act approved by voters included quite strict language on employer's rights to hire/fire related to recreational use.

Third: courts and/or probation departments can still require that you test "clean" for all substances including alcohol, and marijuana. This is a typical condition of probation, as this is showing the court /probation department that you're sober.