New Michigan Law Requires Warning Label For Pregnant Women On Marijuana Products

Two bills addressing marijuana products have been signed into law in Michigan.

House Bill 4126 requires marijuana establishments to include a warning on marijuana packaging for women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. The labels will read: “Warning: Use by pregnant or breastfeeding women, or by women planning to become pregnant, may result in fetal injury, preterm birth, low birth weight, or developmental problems for the child.”

“As marijuana has become more readily available, the industry has successfully changed people’s perceptions of the drug. Many people believe it’s perfectly safe – and that’s just not true,” said Rep. Thomas Albert, the sponsor of the bill. “These labels will better inform parents of risks they may not have previously considered and serve as an added safety measure to protect vulnerable children.”

Advise against marijuana use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists was used to support the bill.

House Bill 4127 requires marijuana establishments to make a pamphlet available to every patron at the time of sale that includes safety information related to marijuana use by minors and the poison control hotline number.

“Marijuana now comes in many forms that are attractive to children,” Albert said. “This information is critical to have on hand if a child accidentally eats candy or brownies that contain marijuana.”

House Bill 4127 was sponsored by Representative Daire Rendon, R – Lake City.