End of Phase Out Process that was announced in March 2020
The phase out process for caregiver product ends on September 30, 2020. A licensee who accepts an external transfer after September 30, 2020 will be subject to disciplinary action by the MRA.
MARIJUANA REGULATORY AGENCY RELEASE
March 2, 2020 – Today, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) announced a phase-out process for the transfer of marijuana and marijuana products into the regulated market from caregivers. The phase-out process begins immediately and ends on September 30, 2020 with a final termination of all external marijuana transfers.
During the ongoing transition to a regulated market, the MRA has been committed to maintaining patient access to medical marijuana by allowing certain licensed facilities to continue to source product from caregivers without it resulting in disciplinary action against their licenses. Now, nearly 200 grower licenses and more than 25 processor licenses have been issued in the medical marijuana market. As more licenses have been issued and more plants grown and processed, the marijuana product produced by licensed facilities has resulted in an increase in the supply of medical marijuana to patients.
“We have always put patients first when we make decisions regarding medical marijuana,” said MRA Executive Director Andrew Brisbo. “This phase out process is an important next step in implementing the will of Michigan voters and making sure that patients continue to have access to their medicine.”
Licensed businesses will have nearly seven months to make the necessary plans to continue to maintain a sufficient supply of medical marijuana in Michigan. During this time, the MRA will work closely with licensees to build relationships and provide outreach and assistance during this transition period.
Phase One – Growers and Processors
The MRA gave notice in December, that – beginning on March 1, 2020 – growers and processors who obtain marijuana plants, concentrates, vape cartridges, or infused products from caregivers would be subject to disciplinary action.
Phase One of the phase-out process begins immediately and runs through May 31, 2020. During phase one, growers and processors licensed under the MMFLA who obtain marijuana flower – defined as bud, shake, and trim only – directly from a caregiver who produced the flower will not be subject to disciplinary action by the MRA under certain conditions.
Phase Two – Growers
Phase two begins on June 1, 2020 and ends on September 30, 2020. During phase two, growers licensed under the MMFLA who obtain marijuana flower – defined as bud, shake, and trim only – directly from a caregiver who produced the flower will not be subject to disciplinary action by the MRA under certain conditions.
During phase two, the total weight of marijuana flower that growers obtain from caregivers must be less than or equal to the total weight of marijuana flower that the licensee harvested (both wet and dry) between March 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020 plus the projected harvest weight (dry) of all plants that are in the flowering process on May 31, 2020.
Phase Two – Processors
Phase two begins on June 1, 2020 and ends on September 30, 2020. During phase two, processors licensed under the MMFLA who obtain marijuana flower – defined as bud, shake, and trim only – directly from a caregiver who produced the flower will not be subject to disciplinary action by the MRA under certain conditions.
During phase two, the total weight of marijuana flower that processors obtain from caregivers must be less than or equal to 50% of the total weight of marijuana flower the licensee obtained from caregivers between the dates of March 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020. The marijuana flower obtained from caregivers must be processed and may not be sold or transferred as marijuana flower.
End of Phase Out Process
The phase out process for caregiver product ends on September 30, 2020. A licensee who accepts an external transfer after September 30, 2020 will be subject to disciplinary action by the MRA.
Michigan residents with past criminal convictions could soon have more ways to clear their records or automatically get their records expunged after a period of time for certain offenses.
“Clean Slate” legislation designed to simplify and expand expungement options for people who have gone several years without committing another offense passed the Michigan Senate with wide bipartisan support Wednesday. The main bills in the package passed the House last November and will be returned to the House for final approval of Senate changes – then goes to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for consideration.
…. It goes back to the house then to Governor Whitmer to think about
Gay-Dagnogo on Good Moral Character Reform Package
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 10, 2020 —Today, the House passed the bipartisan ‘Good Moral Character’ reform package, which would collectively remove barriers for individuals with past criminal convictions when seeking professional certifications. State Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D-Detroit), sponsor of House Bill 4492 in the package to update the Michigan Occupational Code, released the following statement in response:
“I am pleased that my colleagues in the House were willing to give thousands of Michiganders a second chance at life. Making mistakes is a part of the human experience, we all do it. And we all deserve a chance to positively move forward and build a successful future. This bill package creates an opportunity for them to do that. As we continue to navigate through this pandemic and imagine what things will be like on the other side, we must do everything we can to ensure those who are willing and able to serve their communities don’t have unreasonable barriers in their way.”September 10, 2020
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Medical marihuana: licenses; definition of applicant; modify. Amends sec. 102 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102). Last Action: 04/17/2019 – ASSIGNED PA 0003’19 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
Medical marihuana; other; requirement for health warning labels on medical marihuana products sold in Michigan; provide for. Amends sec. 206 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27206). Last Action: 02/20/2020 – assigned PA 32’20 with immediate effect
Medical marihuana; licenses; operating a facility without a license; provide prohibition for ineligibility to receive a license. Amends sec. 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27402). Last Action: 04/30/2019 – REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Weapons; firearms; possessing or carrying a firearm while having a certain level of tetrahydrocannabinol in blood; allow prohibition. Amends sec. 7 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26427). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4501’19, HB 4503’19, HB 4502’19 Last Action: 04/30/2019 – bill electronically reproduced 04/25/2019
Health occupations; veterinarians; consulting with animal owner on the use of marihuana and CBD oil; allow under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 – 333.25211) by adding sec. 18817. Last Action: 02/26/2020 – referred to Committee on Ways and Means, with substitute (H-1)
Medical marihuana: other; marihuana that contains or has been combined with vitamin E acetate; prohibit the processing and sale of. Amends secs. 102, 502 & 504 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 et seq.) & adds sec. 407b. Last Action: 02/11/2020 – REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
Medical marihuana; administration; court-appointed individual to operate medical marihuana facility; allow, and require promulgation of rules to establish procedures. Amends secs. 102 & 206 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 & 333.27206) & adds sec. 206a. Last Action: 07/22/2020 – REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Medical marihuana; other; number of marihuana plants a licensee may grow; increase based on license type. Amends sec. 501 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27501). Last Action: 02/26/2020 – bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2020
Food; service establishments; issuance of a food service license to a licensed marihuana facility; allow if smoking marihuana is prohibited. Amends sec. 4107 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.4107). Last Action: 03/03/2020 – bill electronically reproduced 03/03/2020
Medical marihuana; other; sale of marihuana to a registered qualifying patient who is visibly intoxicated; prohibit, and create cause of action for harm that the registered qualifying patient causes. Amends 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27101 – 333.27801) by adding sec. 504a. Last Action: 03/12/2020 – referred to Committee on Government Operations
Medical marihuana; licenses; eligibility for medical marihuana license; modify. Amends sec. 102 & 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 & 333.27402). Last Action: 06/04/2020 – REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Medical marihuana; other; rule prohibiting medical marihuana businesses from donating to nonprofit organizations; prohibit marijuana regulatory agency from promulgating. Amends secs. 102 & 206 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 & 333.27206). Last Action: 06/24/2020 – bill electronically reproduced 06/24/2020
Medical marihuana; licenses; proof of financial responsibility criteria; modify. Amends sec. 408 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27408). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5923’20 Last Action: 07/21/2020 – bill electronically reproduced 07/21/2020
Medical marihuana; other; references to medical marihuana licensing board; replace with marijuana regulatory agency. Amends sec. 102 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5922’19 Last Action: 07/21/2020 – bill electronically reproduced 07/21/2020
Medical marihuana; caregivers; operation of medical marihuana caregivers in residential neighborhoods; prohibited unless allowed by ordinance. Amends sec. 4 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26424). Last Action: 08/06/2020 – bill electronically reproduced 08/06/2020
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by amending section 102 (MCL 333.27102), as amended by 2019 PA 3.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 102. As used in this act:
(a) “Advisory panel” or “panel” means the marihuana advisory panel created in section 801.marijuana regulatory agency.
(b) “Affiliate” means any person that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with; is in a partnership or joint venture relationship with; or is a co-shareholder of a corporation, a co-member of a limited liability company, or a co-partner in a limited liability partnership with a licensee or applicant.
(c) “Applicant” means a person who applies for a state operating license. Applicant includes, with respect to disclosures in an application, for purposes of ineligibility for a license under section 402, or for purposes of prior board marijuana regulatory agency approval of a transfer of interest under section 406, and only for applications submitted on or after January 1, 2019, a managerial employee of the applicant, a person holding a direct or indirect ownership interest of more than 10% in the applicant, and the following for each type of applicant:
(i) For an individual or sole proprietorship: the proprietor and spouse.
(ii) For a partnership and limited liability partnership: all partners and their spouses. For a limited partnership and limited liability limited partnership: all general and limited partners, not including a limited partner holding a direct or indirect ownership interest of 10% or less and who does not exercise control over or participate in the management of the partnership, and their spouses. For a limited liability company: all members and managers, not including a member holding a direct or indirect ownership interest of 10% or less and who does not exercise control over or participate in the management of the company, and their spouses.
(iii) For a privately held corporation: all corporate officers or persons with equivalent titles and their spouses, all directors and their spouses, and all stockholders, not including those holding a direct or indirect ownership interest of 10% or less, and their spouses.
(iv) For a publicly held corporation: all corporate officers or persons with equivalent titles and their spouses, all directors and their spouses, and all stockholders, not including those holding a direct or indirect ownership interest of 10% or less, and their spouses.
(v) For a multilevel ownership enterprise: any entity or person that receives or has the right to receive more than 10% of the gross or net profit from the enterprise during any full or partial calendar or fiscal year.
(vi) For a nonprofit corporation: all individuals and entities with membership or shareholder rights in accordance with the articles of incorporation or the bylaws and their spouses.
(d) “Board” means the medical marihuana licensing board created in section 301.marijuana regulatory agency.
(e) “Cutting” means a section of a lead stem or root stock that is used for vegetative asexual propagation.
(f) “Department” means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.
(g) “Grower” means a licensee that is a commercial entity located in this state that cultivates, dries, trims, or cures and packages marihuana for sale to a processor, provisioning center, or another grower.
(h) “Industrial hemp” means that term as defined in section 7106 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7106.
(i) “Industrial hemp research and development act” means the industrial hemp research and development act, 2014 PA 547, MCL 286.841 to 286.859.
(j) “Licensee” means a person holding a state operating license.
(k) “Marihuana” means that term as defined in section 7106 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7106.
(l) “Marihuana facility” means a location at which a licensee is licensed to operate under this act.
(m) “Marihuana plant” means any plant of the species Cannabis sativa L. Marihuana plant does not include industrial hemp.
(n) “Marihuana-infused product” means a topical formulation, tincture, beverage, edible substance, or similar product containing any usable marihuana that is intended for human consumption in a manner other than smoke inhalation. Marihuana-infused product is not considered a food for purposes of the food law, 2000 PA 92, MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111.
(o) “Marihuana tracking act” means the marihuana tracking act, 2016 PA 282, MCL 333.27901 to 333.27904.
(p) “Marijuana regulatory agency” means the marijuana regulatory agency created under Executive Reorganization Order No. 2019-2, MCL 333.27001.
(q) (p) “Michigan medical marihuana act” Medical Marihuana Act” means the Michigan medical marihuana act, Medical Marihuana Act, 2008 IL 1, MCL 333.26421 to 333.26430.
(r) (q) “Municipality” means a city, township, or village.
(s) (r) “Paraphernalia” means any equipment, product, or material of any kind that is designed for or used in growing, cultivating, producing, manufacturing, compounding, converting, storing, processing, preparing, transporting, injecting, smoking, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body, marihuana.
(t) (s) “Person” means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability limited partnership, trust, or other legal entity.
(u) (t) “Plant” means any living organism that produces its own food through photosynthesis and has observable root formation or is in growth material.
(v) (u) “Processor” means a licensee that is a commercial entity located in this state that purchases marihuana from a grower and that extracts resin from the marihuana or creates a marihuana-infused product for sale and transfer in packaged form to a provisioning center or another processor.
(w) (v) “Provisioning center” means a licensee that is a commercial entity located in this state that purchases marihuana from a grower or processor and sells, supplies, or provides marihuana to registered qualifying patients, directly or through the patients’ registered primary caregivers. Provisioning center includes any commercial property where marihuana is sold at retail to registered qualifying patients or registered primary caregivers. A noncommercial location used by a registered primary caregiver to assist a qualifying patient connected to the caregiver through the department’s marihuana registration process in accordance with the Michigan medical marihuana act Medical Marihuana Act is not a provisioning center for purposes of this act.
(x) (w) “Registered primary caregiver” means a primary caregiver who has been issued a current registry identification card under the Michigan medical marihuana act.Medical Marihuana Act.
(y) (x) “Registered qualifying patient” means a qualifying patient who has been issued a current registry identification card under the Michigan medical marihuana act or a visiting qualifying patient as that term is defined in section 3 of the Michigan medical marihuana act, Medical Marihuana Act, MCL 333.26423.
(z) (y) “Registry identification card” means that term as defined in section 3 of the Michigan medical marihuana act, Medical Marihuana Act, MCL 333.26423.
(aa) (z) “Rules” means rules promulgated under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, by the department in consultation with the board marijuana regulatory agency to implement this act.
(bb) (aa) “Safety compliance facility” means a licensee that is a commercial entity that takes marihuana from a marihuana facility or receives marihuana from a registered primary caregiver, tests the marihuana for contaminants and for tetrahydrocannabinol and other cannabinoids, returns the test results, and may return the marihuana to the marihuana facility.
(cc) (bb) “Secure transporter” means a licensee that is a commercial entity located in this state that stores marihuana and transports marihuana between marihuana facilities for a fee.
(dd) (cc) “Seed” means the fertilized, ungerminated, matured ovule, containing an embryo or rudimentary plant, of a marihuana plant that is flowering.
(ee) (dd) “Seedling” means a marihuana plant that has germinated and has not flowered and is not harvestable.
(ff) (ee) “State operating license” or, unless the context requires a different meaning, “license” means a license that is issued under this act that allows the licensee to operate as 1 of the following, specified in the license:
(i) A grower.
(ii) A processor.
(iii) A secure transporter.
(iv) A provisioning center.
(v) A safety compliance facility.
(gg) (ff) “Statewide monitoring system” or, unless the context requires a different meaning, “system” means an internet-based, statewide database established, implemented, and maintained by the department under the marihuana tracking act, that is available to licensees, law enforcement agencies, and authorized state departments and agencies on a 24-hour basis for all of the following:
(i) Verifying registry identification cards.
(ii) Tracking marihuana transfer and transportation by licensees, including transferee, date, quantity, and price.
(iii) Verifying in commercially reasonable time that a transfer will not exceed the limit that the patient or caregiver is authorized to receive under section 4 of the Michigan medical marihuana act, Medical Marihuana Act, MCL 333.26424.
(hh) (gg) “Tissue culture” means a marihuana plant cell, cutting, tissue, or organ, that is kept under a sterile condition on a nutrient culture medium of known composition and that does not have visible root formation. A tissue culture is not a marihuana plant for purposes of a grower.
(ii) (hh) “Usable marihuana” means the dried leaves, flowers, plant resin, or extract of the marihuana plant, but does not include the seeds, stalks, and roots of the plant.
Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No.____ or House Bill No. 5922 (request no. 03758’19) of the 100th Legislature is enacted into law.
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Since the COVID-19 crisis began, Lighthouse has been working to keep up with the growing need in our community. We have increased our capacity for emergency shelter by more than 100% and moved to a safe location, while serving thousands of individuals with emergency food each week. Funds raised from this event will support Lighthouse’s COVID-19 emergency efforts
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Since the COVID-19 crisis began, Lighthouse has been working to keep up with the growing need in our community. We have increased our capacity for emergency shelter by more than 100% and moved to a safe location, while serving thousands of individuals with emergency food each week. Funds raised from this event will support Lighthouse’s COVID-19 emergency efforts.
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About Lighthouse
Lighthouse of Michigan was established in 2019 when Lighthouse of Oakland County and South Oakland Shelter combined forces and merged agencies.
Lighthouse of Oakland County was founded in 1972 and started with a group of volunteers who provided food and clothing from the back door of a local church.
South Oakland Shelter was established in 1985 by seven religious congregations in Oakland County.
The new Lighthouse will leverage the best of both agencies, providing direct services (food, shelter, rental/utility and other financial assistance, clothing, crisis referrals) and stability and housing programs that develop and support self-sufficiency.
With over 80 years of combined experience, Lighthouse aims to be a Beacon of Hope to our neighbors who need us the most. Families turn to us seeking support for the most basic of needs such as food or shelter. Many of these people are seeking help for the first time. Lighthouse’s vision is to solve the problems of poverty and homelessness by building affordable housing in local communities and by providing people with the resources, relationships, and skills they need to better themselves.
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Komorn Law is proud to be participating in support of the Lighthouse of Michigan during this complex time when so many of our neighbors, friends and families need a little help or know someone that needs a little help.
We hope you can take a moment and reflect on the difficulties many people are facing and find it in your heart… to make a donation to the Lighthouse of Michigan. Your donation will help continue their mission to help those in need of assistance with basic items for their families and themselves to rise up through this corona virus pandemic.
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