National advocates said medicinal marijuana use will be a good thing for Detroit.

"It keeps police from wasting time and valuable resources," said Kevin Zeese, president of Common Sense for Drug Policy, based in Washington, D.C..

Zeese estimated that it can take police up to four hours to arrest, book and release people during a routine marijuana arrest.

"And for the patient, it would make them feel secure that they won't be harassed by law enforcement," Zeese said.

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