Jul 6, 2018 | Blog, Michigan Medical Marhuana Regulation
LARA-Cease and Desist Letters to non compliant Medical Marijuana locations
These locations have been served cease and desist letters for not being in compliance with the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act and the Administrative Emergency Rules.
According to BMMR records, the businesses at these addresses did not file an application for a state operating license by February 15, 2018, and/or did not provide evidence of municipal authorization, as required.
Businesses that have closed are in compliance with the demand to cease and desist.
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Jul 6, 2018 | Blog, Michigan Medical Marhuana Regulation
Who are the rules being created by?
The Department in consultation with the Board. Section 206 of the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), requires the Department, in consultation with the Medical Marihuana Licensing Board, to promulgate rules to implement, administer, and enforce the MMFLA. This section also requires that the rules ensure the safety, security, and integrity of the operation of marihuana facilities, by including specific regulations.
Emergency Administrative rules can be found at http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-78089_78090—,00.html.
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Jul 5, 2018 | Blog, Michigan Medical Marhuana Regulation
With the implementation of the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), can a person seeking certification for medical marijuana do so in a dispensary or provisioning center?
A licensed provisioning center may not allow a physician to conduct a medical examination or issue a medical certification document on their licensed premises to obtain a registry identification card.
Unfortunately, applicants often receive inaccurate information from third parties that result in their application for a registry identification card being delayed or denied. Patients should not allow other individuals or third parties to submit their applications – or any other documents – to the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program (MMMP) as patients will be unable to determine when or if their applications were submitted. In addition, applicants should not allow other individuals or third parties to retain copies of their documents, state-issued driver licenses, personal identification cards, or voter registrations as that increases the possibility of fraud and/or fraudulent submissions.
It is important to note that third-party business operations which tell patients that their application and physician certification serve as a temporary registration card are putting the applicants at risk of possible arrest as a patient or caregiver must present their valid registry identification card and a valid driver license – or government-issued identification card with photo – to law enforcement to be protected from arrest. It is for this reason that the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation (BMMR) recommends applicants wait until they receive their registry identification card before engaging in the medical use of marihuana.
Individuals should apply directly with the MMMP and may contact the department in one of three ways: online forms can be found at www.michigan.gov/mmp; questions can be emailed to LARA-BMMR-MMMPINFO@michigan.gov; or patients may call 517-284-6400.
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Jul 5, 2018 | Blog, Michigan Medical Marhuana Regulation
- When can I apply for my license?
- What are the different licenses I can apply for?
- When will LARA stop taking applications?
Beginning December 15, 2017, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will begin taking applications for the following licenses:
• Grower
• Processor
• Transporter
• Provisioning Center
• Safety Compliance Facility
There is no deadline for submission.
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Jul 4, 2018 | Blog, Michigan Medical Marhuana Regulation
Can a caregiver work in a licensed provisioning center, grow operation or other licensed facility and retain their caregiver status under MMMA?
Grower and processor facility licensees are required under the MMFLA to have at least two years’ experience as a caregiver or have an active employee with that experience (this requirement ends on 12/31/21). However, a licensed grower or processor may not be registered as a caregiver and may not employ a registered caregiver.
Secure transporters cannot be registered patients or caregivers.
The MMFLA does not prohibit provisioning center and safety compliance facility licensees from being registered as patients or caregivers under the MMMA, nor does it prohibit these facilities from employing patients or caregivers.
A licensee or an employee must submit the form to cancel their caregiver status within five business days. If a new employee is a caregiver, that person has 5 business days from their date of hire to submit the form to cancel caregiver status. The withdrawal form can be found at the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program website.
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Jul 4, 2018 | Blog, Michigan Medical Marhuana Regulation
How do attorneys or other entities submit materials on someone else’s behalf?
Third parties, such as CPAs, attorneys, etc., may create their own login for Accela, the facilities licensing application portal, and fill out applications and upload documents on behalf of their clients. Third parties will need to include documentation that establishes their authorization to submit on behalf of their clients.
When can I apply for my license? What are the different licenses I can apply for? When will LARA stop taking applications?
Beginning December 15, 2017, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will begin taking applications for the following licenses:
• Grower
• Processor
• Transporter
• Provisioning Center
• Safety Compliance Facility
There is no deadline for submission.
Can I apply for a facility license if I have marijuana medical card?
Yes, you may apply for a facility license. Please refer to the advisory bulletin posted on November 17, 2017, for more information regarding that transition.
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