Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency released emergency regulations for businesses planning on entering the recreational marijuana marketplace.
Here are some FAQs
Can one buy recreational marijuana in Michigan now?
Recreational Retail Sales are still months away but you can still grow and gift your own. You cannot sell it.
On November 1, 2019, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency will start accepting business license applications and are required to start approving business licenses by December 6, 2019.
Can I buy marijuana once businesses are approved?
Licensed businesses will allow adults 21 years of age and older to buy or consume marijuana products on the premises depending on the license type. The sale of food or alcohol at those businesses will not be permitted.
Adult-use home delivery will also be an option
Will I be able to buy Marijuana in my area?
It all depends if your municipality has opted in or out of the program. Municipalities are required to opt in or out by November to allow or not allow businesses in their communities and zone areas for specific use.
Many communities have already opted out.
What if I’m already a medical cardholder but want to have an adult-use license?
You can apply for an adult-use license. And better yet, your application may be expedited if there are not any changes in ownership.
All adult-use applicants are required to submit a social equity plan. This will detail a strategy to promote and encourage participation in the marijuana industry by people from communities that have been disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition and enforcement and to positively impact those communities.
Are there benefits to having an adult-use license over being a medical cardholder?
With an adult-use license, it’s easier to start a recreational-use marijuana business than a medical marijuana business. There are no capitalization requirements for adult-use licenses and fewer financial documents are requested from applicants. Additionally, the cost difference in licensing fees for recreational businesses is significantly lower of that for medical businesses.
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