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Michigan’s adult-use marijuana legislation, established in 2018 through the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), remains stable. While there haven’t been any major changes to the core tenets of the law recently, it’s important to remember it’s an evolving landscape.
Here’s a quick refresher on Michigan’s recreational marijuana laws:
What to watch for:
Looking for more information? Check out the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) for official resources and updates: Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency website: https://www.michigan.gov/cra
Document | Type | Description |
SB 0179 of 2023 (PA 165 of 2023) |
Senate Bill | Marihuana: taxation; marihuana tax revenue; allocate to Indian tribes under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 14 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27964). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0180’23 |
SB 0180 of 2023 (PA 166 of 2023) |
Senate Bill | Marihuana: other; tribal marihuana businesses; allow cannabis regulatory agency to contract with Indian tribes regarding the operation of. Amends secs. 3, 7, 8, 10 & 13 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0179’23 |
SB 0189 of 2023 | Senate Bill | Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for. Creates appropriation act. |
SB 0195 of 2023 | Senate Bill | Appropriations: department of licensing and regulatory affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for. Creates appropriation act. |
SB 0557 of 2023 | Senate Bill | State management: other; requirements for state agencies when issuing a permit; provide for. Creates new act. |
HB 4049 of 2023 | House Bill | Marihuana: administration; spouses of applicants for licensure who hold certain positions in certain governmental bodies; prohibit the cannabis regulatory agency from denying an application based on. Amends sec. 7 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27957). |
HB 4280 of 2023 | House Bill | Appropriations: department of licensing and regulatory affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for. Creates appropriation act. |
HB 4322 of 2023 | House Bill | Marihuana: other; individuals who are 19 years of age or older; allow to be employed by or volunteer for marihuana establishments. Amends title & secs. 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 & 11 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 et seq.). |
HB 4430 of 2023 | House Bill | Marihuana: other; safety information provided to consumers; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 8 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 & 333.27958). |
HB 4437 of 2023 (PA 119 of 2023) |
House Bill | Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for, and make supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2022-2023. Creates appropriation act. |
HB 4600 of 2023 | House Bill | Marihuana: administration; spouses of applicants for licensure who hold certain positions in certain governmental bodies; prohibit the cannabis regulatory agency from denying an application based on. Amends sec. 7 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27957). |
HB 4601 of 2023 | House Bill | Medical marihuana: administration; transfer of medical marihuana from 1 facility to another; allow under certain circumstances, and prohibit a background check of an applicant’s spouse under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 102, 402, 501, 502 & 504 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 et seq.). |
HB 5094 of 2023 | House Bill | State management: other; requirements for state agencies when issuing a permit; provide for. Creates new act. |
HB 5529 of 2024 | House Bill | Marihuana: other; cannabis regulatory agency; allow to operate a marihuana reference laboratory and to collect, transport, possess, test, and perform research with marihuana. Amends sec. 7 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27957). |
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From May 2022 to May 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an alarming 37 percent increase in American lives lost due to overdoses, totaling over 112,000 fatalities.
This staggering surge highlights the urgent need for effective measures to address this crisis, emphasizing the crucial role of prevention and intervention in combating this devastating trend.
The vast majority of those who perished were adults, but drug overdoses are claiming the lives of young Americans at an alarming rate. The number of fatalities skyrocketed from 31 in July 2019 to 87 in May 2021, marking a period of unprecedented statistics.
When analyzing data for Americans aged 10 to 19 years old, the CDC discovered a similar trend to that seen in adults: a majority of adolescent deaths caused by drug overdoses are males.
However, among these fatalities, there is a larger proportion of girls compared to women.
More boys in the tween and teenage age group are dying from drug overdoses compared to girls, with the number being more than double.
Another significant distinction is the underlying cause behind these tragic overdose cases.
Among adults, individuals who engage in polydrug use face a higher risk of fatal overdose compared to those consuming a single substance.
The most prevalent combinations involve the concurrent use of fentanyl with another opioid, such as a prescription medication, or fentanyl combined with a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine.
Fentanyl is the primary cause of fatal overdoses among adolescents. Fentanyl is involved in 84 percent of fatal overdoses among teens, and it constitutes 56 percent of all overdoses.
Fentanyl is an incredibly potent opioid, surpassing the strength of morphine by an estimated 100 times. This makes it a powerful drug often used in hospital settings. However, it is crucial to note that teens and tweens generally possess a limited tolerance to opioids due to their lack of exposure, and fentanyl’s heightened potency greatly increases the risk of overdose for this demographic.
Many young people unknowingly consume fentanyl when they mistakenly consume counterfeit pills that they think are prescription opioids, stimulants, or other illicit drugs that have been adulterated with this substance.
This inadvertent use can increase the risk of overdose, as individuals who are unaware they are consuming fentanyl are less likely to have naloxone or fentanyl test strips readily available for reversing an overdose.
In 67% of adolescent overdose deaths, there was an opportunity for bystanders to intervene, yet it was only in less than half of those cases that Naloxone was administered.
Only 10% of teenagers and pre-teens who succumbed to a drug overdose had sought treatment for substance abuse, while just 14% had previously encountered a nonfatal overdose.
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Why this was not a thing and passed decades ago would be a good question.
The Senate oversight committee will review a bill that aims to extend Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act to cover lawmakers and the governor’s office.
Senate Bills 669 and 670 aim to expand Michigan’s current FOIA laws by including the Legislature and the governor’s office. These proposed changes would grant individuals the opportunity to request records and other pertinent information from government organizations, enabling them to gain crucial insights into their operations.
The bill carried over to 2024.
Senate Bill 670 seeks to expand the reach of FOIA law, making it applicable not only to lawmakers and the governor’s office but also mandating House and Senate leaders to appoint a dedicated FOIA coordinator for each chamber.
This proposed legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability within our government by ensuring that key figures and decision-makers are subject to the same level of scrutiny and public access.
Senate Bill 670 is closely linked to Senate Bill 669, which serves to refine the law by incorporating essential cybersecurity safeguards. Additionally, it extends exemptions from FOIA regulations to encompass personal notes taken by board members during public meetings.
Michigan stands out from other states as it remains one of just two states that do not subject lawmakers and governors to FOIA exemptions.
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Hazel Park police are seeking assistance from the public as they work to uncover the identities of about six individuals involved in a burglary at a cannabis retail store.
Burglars used a stolen SUV to smash through the rear of the Jars Cannabis store on Dequindre near Eight Mile Road.
Hazel Park Police Chief Brian Buchholz said “We got a call at 4:27 a.m. Friday from a witness who heard a loud bang,”
Investigators were able to get surveillance video that showed much of what happened, Buchholz said.
“When we looked at the (surveillance video) we saw six Black males all wearing dark clothing,” he said.
One of the individuals took on the role of a lookout while the remaining five were observed carrying large garbage bags out of the establishment. Once the burglary was completed, all six of them promptly entered a waiting dark blue Chrysler 300., Buchholz said.
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Whitmer expressed her support in her 2025 budget recommendations for legislation that would automatically charge vehicle owners a fee for entry to state parks.
Another fine piece of legislation introduced House Bill 5428, which would automatically take from vehicle owners a $10 entry fee for the recreation passport, regardless of whether they visit state parks.
Vehicle owners who do not want to pay the fee would have to request a refund from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, within 30 days of the charge.
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