The New Federal Definition of Hemp

The New Federal Definition of Hemp

Nov 24, 2025 | News, USA news

The New Federal Definition of Hemp: Legal and Regulatory Implications

Congress has enacted a sweeping revision to the federal definition of hemp through the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R. 5371, Pub. L. No. 119‑37), signed into law on November 12, 2025. This amendment represents the most consequential change since the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) and will take effect on November 12, 2026, with full enforcement beginning January 1, 2027

The Updated Definition

Under the revised statute, hemp will no longer be defined solely by its Delta-9 THC concentration on a dry-weight basis. Instead, the definition incorporates production methods, intended effects, and total THC content per container.

The Act amends 7 U.S.C. § 1639o(1), redefining hemp as:

“The plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a concentration of not more than 0.4 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinols per container, and excluding any product containing synthesized cannabinoids or marketed for intoxicating effects.”

Key provisions include:

  • THC Threshold: Products exceeding 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will be excluded from the lawful hemp category.
  • Synthetic Cannabinoids: Any product containing synthesized cannabinoids or marketed for intoxicating effects will be classified outside the scope of lawful hemp.
  • FDA Oversight: Within 90 days of enactment, the FDA must publish foundational lists identifying:
    • Cannabinoids naturally produced by Cannabis sativa L.
    • The definition of a “container” for hemp products.

Industry Impact

The hemp industry, valued at approximately $28.4 billion and supporting an estimated 300,000 jobs, faces substantial disruption.

  • Market Contraction: Intoxicating hemp products, including edibles and beverages, may be reclassified as controlled substances.
  • Intoxicating hemp products (e.g., Delta‑8 THC gummies, beverages) may be reclassified as controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), 21 U.S.C. §§ 801 et seq.
  • State-Federal Conflicts: States such as Tennessee have already implemented regulations on intoxicating cannabinoids. The federal definition may override or complicate these frameworks, leading to litigation and compliance challenges.
  • Operational Uncertainty: Businesses must reassess product lines, labeling, and distribution channels to avoid federal enforcement actions.

Legal and Regulatory Challenges

The revised definition blurs the distinction between hemp and marijuana, raising complex legal questions:

  • Compliance Risks: Operators must navigate conflicting guidance from Congress, the FDA, and the Department of Justice, with heightened risk of federal crackdowns.
  • Absence of Spending Restrictions: Unlike marijuana, hemp businesses lack federal appropriations riders that limit enforcement, leaving them exposed to regulatory action.
  • Litigation Potential: The interplay between federal and state laws is likely to generate constitutional and administrative challenges, particularly concerning interstate commerce and preemption.
  • Conflicting guidance: Operators must reconcile directives from Congress, FDA, and DOJ, with heightened risk of federal crackdowns.
  • No appropriations protections: Unlike marijuana, hemp businesses lack federal spending restrictions that limit enforcement, leaving them vulnerable to DOJ action
  • Litigation potential: The interplay between federal and state laws is likely to generate constitutional challenges, particularly regarding interstate commerce and preemption.

Strategic Considerations for Stakeholders

Stakeholders in the hemp, marijuana, and alcohol industries should proactively evaluate their exposure under the new definition. Recommended steps include:

  • Regulatory Audits: Conduct comprehensive reviews of product portfolios to identify items at risk of reclassification.

  • Compliance Planning: Develop strategies for reformulation, labeling, and marketing to align with federal standards.

  • Legal Preparedness: Anticipate potential enforcement actions and prepare for litigation involving federal preemption and state regulatory conflicts.

  • Industry Advocacy: Engage in lobbying and public comment processes to influence FDA rulemaking and congressional oversight.

Conclusion

The new federal definition of hemp marks a decisive shift in cannabis regulation, closing the “intoxicating hemp loophole” and imposing stricter controls on THC content and synthetic cannabinoids. While intended to provide clarity, the law introduces significant uncertainty for operators and investors. The coming year will be critical in determining whether hemp-derived consumer products remain viable under federal law.

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Michigan Adult-Use Marijuana Laws Steady As She Goes

Michigan Adult-Use Marijuana Laws Steady As She Goes

Mar 14, 2024 | Adult Recreational Use, Blog, Michigan Marijuana Legislature

Michigan Adult-Use Marijuana Laws: Steady As She Goes

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:

  • Possession: Adults 21+ can possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana at a time. There’s a separate 15-gram limit for marijuana concentrate. At home, residents can possess up to 10 ounces and any marijuana grown on their property (within legal plant limits).
  • Consumption: Public consumption remains illegal. Cities and townships can set their own regulations regarding consumption on private property.
  • Cultivation: Residents can cultivate up to 12 marijuana plants for personal use within a private residence.
  • Sales: Recreational marijuana is sold at licensed provisioning centers. These centers are subject to state taxation (10% excise tax on top of the 6% sales tax).

What to watch for:

  • Local Regulations: Municipalities can still enact restrictions on marijuana businesses within their jurisdictions. Stay informed about your local ordinances.
  • Expungement: There have been ongoing efforts to expand expungement for marijuana-related offenses.

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

Michigan Legislature Related to Cannabis

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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DocumentTypeDescription
SB 0186 of 2021
(PA 4 of 2021)		Senate BillAgriculture: industrial hemp; regulations for growing industrial hemp; modify. Amends secs. 103, 211, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 401, 403, 405, 407, 503, 505, 509, 511, 601, 603, 605, 607 & 609 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29103 et seq.); adds sec. 602 & ch. VIII & repeals sec. 701 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29701).
HB 4249 of 2021House BillMedical marihuana: other; marihuana that contains or has been combined with vitamin E acetate; prohibit the processing and sale of. Amends secs. 502 & 504 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27502 & 333.27504) & adds sec. 407b.
HB 4250 of 2021House BillMarihuana: other; marihuana that contains or has been combined with vitamin E acetate; prohibit the processing and sale of. Amends secs. 3, 11 & 15 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 et seq.).
HB 4517 of 2021
(PA 56 of 2021)		House BillMarihuana: other; definitions of marihuana and industrial hemp; modify, and require the marijuana regulatory agency to promulgate rules regarding. Amends secs. 3 & 8 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 & 333.27958).
HB 4608 of 2021House BillMedical marihuana: other; use of billboards to advertise medical marihuana; prohibit. Amends secs. 102 & 206 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 & 333.27206) & adds sec. 506.
HB 4609 of 2021House BillMarihuana: advertising; use of billboards to advertise marihuana; prohibit. Amends secs. 3, 8 & 11 of 2018 IL 1 (333.27953 et seq.).
HB 4740 of 2021
(PA 57 of 2021)		House BillMarihuana: other; certain definitions in the medical marihuana facilities licensing act; modify. Amends sec. 102 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102).
HB 4741 of 2021
(PA 58 of 2021)		House BillMarihuana: other; certain definitions in the industrial hemp growers act; modify. Amends sec. 103 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29103).
HB 4744 of 2021
(PA 61 of 2021)		House BillMarihuana: other; certain definitions in the industrial hemp research and development act; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 2014 PA 547 (MCL 286.842).
HB 4745 of 2021
(PA 62 of 2021)		House BillMarihuana: other; certain definitions in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26423).
HB 5061 of 2021House BillAgriculture: industrial hemp; certain activities under a processor-handler license and definition of industrial hemp commodity and product; modify. Amends title & secs. 2 & 7 of 2014 PA 547 (MCL 286.842 & 286.847) & adds sec. 11a.
HB 5300 of 2021House BillMedical marihuana: licenses; sale to and from licensed specialty medical growers; allow. Amends secs. 102, 201, 501, 502, 503 & 505 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5301'21, HB 5321'21, HB 5319'21, HB 5302'21
HB 5301 of 2021House BillMedical marihuana: licenses; license for specialty medical grower; create. Amends title & secs. 3, 4, 4b, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26423 et seq.) & adds sec. 4c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5300'21, HB 5321'21, HB 5319'21, HB 5302'21
SB 0836 of 2022Senate BillAppropriations: licensing and regulatory affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2022-2023; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
SB 0888 of 2022Senate BillState agencies (proposed): boards and commissions; the blockchain and cryptocurrency commission; establish. Creates new act.
HB 5706 of 2022House BillMarihuana: other; tribal marihuana businesses; allow marijuana regulatory agency to contract with Indian tribes regarding the operation of. Amends secs. 3, 7, 13 & 14 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 et seq.).
HB 5783 of 2022
(PA 166 of 2022)		House BillAppropriations: omnibus; appropriations for 2022-2023 and 2021-2022; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
HB 5792 of 2022House BillAppropriations: licensing and regulatory affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2022-2023; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
HB 5839 of 2022House BillMarihuana: administration; spouses of applicants for licensure who hold certain positions in certain governmental bodies; prohibit the marijuana regulatory agency from denying an application based on. Amends sec. 7 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27957).
HB 5871 of 2022House BillMedical marihuana: facilities; transfer of medical marihuana from one facility to another; allow under certain circumstances, and prohibit a background check of an applicant's spouse under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 402, 501, 502 & 504 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27402 et seq.).
HB 5877 of 2022House BillControlled substances: schedules; classification of marihuana and pharmaceutical-grade cannabis as a controlled substance; remove. Amends secs. 7212, 7214, 7303, 7401, 7401c, 7403, 7404, 7410, 7411, 7413, 7416, 8109, 8111, 8154, 8501 & 8503 (MCL 333.7212 et seq.)
HB 5965 of 2022House BillMedical marihuana: other; certain definitions in the medical marihuana facilities licensing act; modify. Amends sec. 102 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102).
HB 6056 of 2022House BillMedical marihuana: other; marihuana plant waste; allow for the transportation and disposal of. Amends secs. 102, 201, 206, 501, 502, 503, 504 & 505 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 et seq.) & adds sec. 202.
HB 6057 of 2022House BillMarihuana: other; marihuana plant waste; allow for the transportation and disposal of. Amends secs. 3, 8 & 10 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 et seq.).
Michigan Legislation Recently Signed into Public Acts

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Public Act 85 of 2021 – Michigan Vehicle Code, Technical Changes Regarding Eliminating Sunset for .08 Limit, Effective September 24, 2021

SB 617 (Victory) Crimes: intoxication or impairment; technical changes regarding eliminating sunset for .08 limit; provide for. Amends secs. 625, 625a, 625g & 625m of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625 et seq.).

Public Act 84 of 2021 – The Code of Criminal Procedure, Technical Changes Regarding Eliminating Sunset for .08 Limit, Effective September 24, 2021

SB 616 (Victory) Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; technical changes regarding eliminating sunset for .08 limit; provide for. Amends secs. 33 & 48, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.33 & 777.48).

Public Act 83 of 2021 – Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Procedure for Granting New Trial, Effective September 10, 2021

SB 408 (Victory) Civil procedure: other; order granting new trial; provide for immediate appeal. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 – 600.9947) by adding sec. 309a.

Public Act 82 of 2021 – An Act to Provide for Setting Aside the Conviction in Certain Criminal Cases, Effective September 10, 2021

SB 400 (McBroom) Criminal procedure: expunction; time period required to elapse before applying to expunge operating while intoxicated conviction; provide for. Amends sec. 1d of 1965 PA 213 (MCL 780.621d).

Public Act 81 of 2021 – The Code of Criminal Procedure, Blood AlcoEffective November 20, 2021

HB 4309 (Filler) Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; blood alcohol level requirement for certain alcohol-related driving violations; eliminate sunset for .08 limit. Amends secs. 33 & 48, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.33 & 777.48).

Public Act 80 of 2021 – Michigan Vehicle Code, Effective November 20, 2021

HB 4308 (Hammoud) Crimes: intoxication or impairment; blood alcohol level requirement for certain alcohol-related driving violations; eliminate sunset for .08 limit. Amends secs. 625, 625a, 625g & 625m of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625 et seq.).

Public Act 79 of 2021 – An Act to Provide for Setting Aside the Conviction in Certain Criminal Cases, Effective February 18, 2022

HB 4220 (Bellino) Criminal procedure: expunction; eligibility for record expungement of operating while intoxicated convictions; allow. Amends sec. 1c of 1965 PA 213 (MCL 780.621c).

Public Act 78 of 2021 – An Act to Provide for Setting Aside the Conviction in Certain Criminal Cases, Effective February 18, 2022

HB 4219 (Yancey) Criminal procedure: expunction; definition of first violation operating while intoxicated offense for purposes of expungement; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1965 PA 213 (MCL 780.621).

Public Act 77 of 2021 – Effective 90 Days After Sine Die

IL 1 An initiation of legislation to repeal 1945 PA 302, entitled “An act authorizing the governor to proclaim a state of emergency, and to prescribe the powers and duties of the governor with respect thereto; and to prescribe penalties,” (MCL 10.31 to 10.33).

Public Act 76 of 2021 – Michigan Memorial Highway Act, Effective July 29, 2021

HB 4735 (Filler) Highways: memorial; portion of US-127 in Clinton County; designate as the “PFC Ronald James Fitch Memorial Highway” and portion of M-10 in Eaton County; designate as the “Ensign Francis Flaherty Memorial Highway”. Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 – 250.2092) by adding sec. 103.

Public Act 75 of 2021 – Michigan Vehicle Code, Effective July 29, 2021

HB 4980 (VanSingel) Traffic control: speed restrictions; drag racing; make prohibition of inapplicable to scramble area at Silver Lake State Park. Amends sec. 626a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.626a).

Public Act 74 of 2021 – Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Twenty-Fifth Circuit Court, Effective October 26, 2021

HB 4656 (Cambensy) Courts: circuit court; twenty-fifth circuit court; restore judgeship. Amends sec. 526 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.526).

Public Act 73 of 2021 – An Act to Provide for an Official Personal Identification Card, Effective July 29, 2021

SB 0509 (VanderWall) State: identification cards; additional extension of renewal date for state identification cards; provide for. Amends secs. 2 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.292).

Public Act 72 of 2021 – Enhanced Driver License and Enhanced Official State Personal Identification Card Act, Effective July 29, 2021

SB 0508 (Johnson, R.) Traffic control: driver license; additional extension of renewal date for enhanced driver licenses and enhanced state identification cards; provide for. Amends secs. 4 & 6 of 2008 PA 23 (MCL 28.304 & 28.306).

Public Act 71 of 2021 – Michigan Vehicle Code, Effective July 29, 2021

SB 0507 (Daley) Traffic control: driver license; additional extension of renewal date for driver license or registration; provide for. Amends secs. 1a, 216, 217, 226, 255, 301, 306, 306a, 309, 312f, 312k, 314, 801k & 811 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1a et seq.) & adds sec. 205a.

Public Act 70 of 2021 – Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, Effective July 29, 2021

SB 0459 (Moss) Economic development: neighborhood enterprise zones; filing of neighborhood enterprise zone certificate; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 1992 PA 147 (MCL 207.774).

Public Act 69 of 2021 – Michigan Telecommunications Act, Effective July 29, 2021

SB 0372 (Horn) Communications: telecommunications; requirement for distribution of printed directory; modify. Amends sec. 309 of 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2309).

Public Act 68 of 2021 – Skilled Trades Regulation Act, Effective July 29, 2021

SB 0060 (Victory) Occupations: mechanical contractors; minimum experience requirement to take written license examination; modify. Amends sec. 807 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5807).

Public Act 67 of 2021 – A Bill to Make, Supplement, and Adjust Appropriations for Various State Departments and Agencies for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2021, Effective July 27, 2021

SB 0027 (Stamas) Appropriations: zero budget; supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2020-2021. Creates appropriation act.

Public Act 66 of 2021 – Michigan Employment Security Act, Effective July 19, 2021

SB 0501 (Horn) Employment security: benefits; applicant for unemployment benefits; require to register with a Michigan works agency, and extend work search waiver in certain circumstances. Amends sec. 28 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.28).

Public Act 65 of 2021 – A Bill to Make, Supplement, and Adjust Appropriations for Various State Departments and Agencies for the Fiscal Years Ending September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2021, Effective July 27, 2021

SB 0028 (Stamas) Appropriations: zero budget; supplemental appropriations; provide for multi-year supplemental. Creates appropriation act.

Public Act 64 of 2021 – Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, Effective July 13, 2021

SB 0559 (Nesbitt) Liquor: other; provisions relating to drinks to go and social districts; remove sunset. Amends secs. 518, 537a & 551 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1518 et seq.).

Public Act 63 of 2021 – Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4746 (Hauck) Liquor: other; definition of marihuana in the Michigan liquor control code of 1998; modify. Amends sec. 914b of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1914b).

Public Act 62 of 2021 – Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4745 (Lilly) Marihuana: other; certain definitions in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26423).

Public Act 61 of 2021 – Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4744 (Steenland) Marihuana: other; certain definitions in the industrial hemp research and development act; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 2014 PA 547 (MCL 286.842).

Public Act 60 of 2021 – Public Health Code, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4743 (Calley) Marihuana: other; certain definitions in the public health code; modify. Amends sec. 7106 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7106).

Public Act 59 of 2021 – Marihuana Tracking Act, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4742 (Yancey) Marihuana: other; certain definitions in the marihuana tracking act; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 2016 PA 282 (MCL 333.27902).

Public Act 58 of 2021 – Industrial Hemp Growers Act, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4741 (Clements) Marihuana: other; certain definitions in the industrial hemp growers act; modify. Amends sec. 103 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29103).

Public Act 57 of 2021 – Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4740 (Outman, P.) Marihuana: other; certain definitions in the Medical marihuana facilities licensing act; modify. Amends sec. 102 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102).

Public Act 56 of 2021 – Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4517 (Rabhi) Marihuana: other; definitions of marihuana and industrial hemp; modify, and require the marihuana regulatory agency to promulgate rules regarding. Amends secs. 3 & 8 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 & 333.27958).

Public Act 55 of 2021 – Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4516 (Lilly) Marihuana: liability; sale of marihuana to an individual who is younger than 21 years of age or visibly intoxicated; prohibit, and create cause of action for harm that the individual causes. Amends 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27951 – 333.27967) by adding sec. 11a.

Public Act 54 of 2021 – Open Meetings Act, Effective July 13, 2021

HB 4603 (Bellino) Civil rights: open meetings; circumstances permitting public meetings of certain public bodies to be held electronically by telephonic or video conferencing; modify. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).

Public Act 53 of 2021 – Public Health Code, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4359 (Whiteford) Health occupations: nurses; scope of practice of registered professional nurse holding a specialty certification as a nurse anesthetist; modify. Amends secs. 17210 & 17708 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17210 & 333.17708)

Public Act 52 of 2021 – The Pupil Transportation Act, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4204 (VanWoerkom) Transportation: school vehicles; school bus stop-arm cameras; allow. Amends 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1801 – 257.1877) by adding sec. 20.

Public Act 51 of 2021 – The Pupil Transportation Act, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4203 (Jones, J.) Transportation: school vehicles; allowable painting of school buses; modify. Amends sec. 33 of 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1833).

Public Act 50 of 2021 – Michigan Vehicle Code, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4202 (Carter, T.) Transportation: school vehicles; school bus stop-arm cameras; allow. Amends sec. 682 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.682).

Public Act 49 of 2021 – The Pupil Transportation Act, Effective October 11, 2021

HB 4201 (O’Malley) Transportation: school vehicles; penalties for entering a school bus without authorization or impeding or obstructing a school bus; create. Amends sec. 59 of 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1859).

Public Act 48 of 2021 – The State School Aid Act of 1979, Effective July 13, 2021

HB 4411 (Paquette) Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2021-2022 omnibus appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, community colleges; provide for. Amends secs. 4, 6, 6a, 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11n, 11s, 15, 18, 19, 20, 20d, 20f, 21f, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22m, 22p, 24, 24a, 25f, 25g, 25i, 26a, 26b, 26c, 28, 29a, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31m, 31n, 32d, 32p, 35a, 35b, 35d, 35e, 35f, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 51f, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 55, 56, 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d, 62, 65, 67, 67a, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 95b, 98, 98d, 99h, 99i, 99s, 99t, 99u, 99w, 99x, 101, 104, 104a, 104c, 104f, 104g, 105, 105c, 107, 147, 147a, 147b, 147c, 147e, 152a & 152b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1604 et seq.); adds secs. 11t, 20m, 22c, 22g, 26d, 31o, 31p, 31y, 31z, 34a, 35g, 35h, 41a, 51g, 61g, 67b, 78, 94c, 94d, 97, 97a, 98b, 99aa, 99bb & 104h & repeals secs. 11d, 11p, 11q, 23b, 23c, 23e, 25j, 29a, 31k, 91a, 91c, 94b, 104d & 105b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611d et seq.).

Public Act 47 of 2021 – The State School Aid Act of 1979, Effective July 7, 2021

HB 4421 (Paquette) Appropriations: school aid; multisection school aid supplemental for fiscal year 2021-2022; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 11n, 11r & 23b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.) & adds sec. 11o.

Public Act 46 of 2021 – Michigan Consumer Protection Act, Effective September 28, 2021

HB 4015 (Lightner) Consumer protection: marketing and advertising; disclosure from third-party websites conducting state business; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3m.

Public Act 45 of 2021 – Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Effective July 1, 2021

HB 4123 (Griffin) Water supply: systems; use of clean water assistance and safe drinking water assistance funds for energy efficiency water works projects; modify. Amends secs. 5301, 5403 & 5405 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5301 et seq.).

Public Act 44 of 2021 – Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, Effective July 1, 2021

HB 4641 (Marino) Economic development: neighborhood enterprise zones; filing of neighborhood enterprise zone certificate extension; modify. Amends sec. 11 of 1992 PA 147 (MCL 207.781).

Public Act 43 of 2021 – Michigan Vehicle Code, Effective July 1, 2021

HB 4541 (Filler) Vehicles: other; street cars; modify motor vehicle code to provide for. Amends secs. 42, 46, 48, 49, 63, 69, 618a, 634, 660, 660a, 660d, 673, 674, 675d & 676b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.42 et seq.) & adds secs. 63a, 64a, 64b & ch. VIA.

Public Act 42 of 2021 – Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Act, Effective July 1, 2021

HB 4540 (Carter, T.) Law enforcement: other; transit police officers as law enforcement officers; establish. Amends sec. 2 of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.602).

Public Act 41 of 2021 – An Act to Award Tuition Grants to Resident Students Enrolled in Independent Nonprofit Institutions of Higher Learning, Effective July 1, 2021

HB 4056 (VanSingel) Higher education: tuition; tuition grants; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 1966 PA 313 (MCL 390.993).

Public Act 40 of 2021 – An Act to Grant Scholarships to Students Enrolled in Postsecondary Education Institutions, Effective July 1, 2021

HB 4055 (Anthony) Higher education: financial aid; state competitive scholarships; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1964 PA 208 (MCL 390.973 & 390.974).

Public Act 39 of 2021 – The Code of Criminal Procedure, Effective July 1, 2021

SB 0438 (VanderWall) Criminal procedure: arrests; exception to the presumption for issuance of appearance tickets in lieu of an arrest in operating while intoxicated; provide for. Amends sec. 9c, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 764.9c).

Public Act 38 of 2021 – General Sales Tax Act, Effective July 1, 2021

SB 0256 (Victory) Sales tax: distribution; transfer of funds from the comprehensive transportation fund into the transportation administration collection fund; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75).

Public Act 37 of 2021 – The Insurance Code of 1956, Effective July 1, 2021

SB 0156 (Daley) Insurance: health insurers; coverage for emergency refill of prescription medication of insulin for up to a 30-day supply; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 – 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406v.

Public Act 36 of 2021 – Public Health Code, Effective July 1, 2021

SB 0155 (Daley) Health: pharmaceuticals; emergency dispensing of insulin; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 17703, 17708, 17751 & 17757 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17703 et seq.) & adds secs. 17744f.

Public Act 35 of 2021 – Public Health Code, Effective June 24, 2021

SB 0440 (Brinks) Health facilities: certificate of need; certain PET scanners; exempt from certificate of need regulations. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 – 333.25211) by adding sec. 22224b.

Public Act 34 of 2021 – An Act to Create a County Department of Veterans’ Affairs in Certain Counties, and to Prescribe its Powers and Duties, Effective June 24, 2021

HB 4122 (Glenn) Military affairs: other; distribution structure of the county veteran service fund; modify. Amends sec. 3a of 1953 PA 192 (MCL 35.623a).

Public Act 33 of 2021 – Freedom of Information Act, Effective June 24, 2021

HB 4050 (Cherry) Civil rights: public records; certain data relating to location of game; exempt from freedom of information act requests. Amends sec. 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.243).

Public Act 32 of 2021 – Proprietary Schools Act, Effective 90 Days After Sine Die

HB 4040 (Frederick) Education: occupational schools; occupational school regulations; exempt certain apprenticeship programs. Amends sec. 1a of 1943 PA 148 (MCL 395.101a).

Public Act 31 of 2021 – Open Meetings Act, Effective June 24, 2021

SB 0010 (Theis) Records: veterans; veteran services boards; allow to hold closed sessions when interviewing veterans’ applications for benefits. Amends sec. 8 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.268).

Public Act 30 of 2021 – A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, Effective June 23, 2021

SB 0037 (Stamas) Appropriations: zero budget; supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2020-2021. Creates appropriation act.

Public Act 29 of 2021 – Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, Effective September 12, 2021

HB 4445 (Lightner) Liquor: licenses; minimum number of sporting events for a motor sports license; reduce. Amends sec. 518 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1518).

Public Act 28 of 2021 – Older Michiganians Act, Effective September 12, 2021

HB 4325 (Hall) Senior citizens: other; criminal history check for employees, volunteers, or independent contractors of a local area agency on aging; require. Amends 1981 PA 180 (MCL 400.581 – 400.594) by adding sec. 6l.

Public Act 27 of 2021 – Michigan Business Tax Act, Effective June 15, 2021

SB 0437 (Schmidt) Michigan business tax: credits; time frame for completion of certain multiphase projects; modify. Amends sec. 437 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1437).

Public Act 26 of 2021 – Occupational Code, Effective June 9, 2021

SB 0312 (Bullock) Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensing reciprocity for certain occupations for veterans, members of the armed forces, members of the uniformed services, and their dependents who hold an out-of-state license; provide for. Amends secs. 103, 104, 105, 213 & 2404b of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.103 et seq.) & adds sec. 217.

Public Act 25 of 2021 – Public Health Code, Effective June 9, 2021

SB 0157 (Bizon) Health occupations: health professionals; reciprocity for veterans, members of the armed forces, members of the uniformed services, and their dependents who hold an out-of-state license or registration; provide for. Amends secs. 16103, 16109, 16181, 16303, 16323 & 20950 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16103 et seq.) & adds sec. 16186a.

Public Act 24 of 2021 – Skilled  Trades Regulation Act, Effective June 9, 2021

HB 4377 (Anthony) Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensing reciprocity for certain skilled trades for veterans, members of the armed forces, members of the uniformed services, and their dependents who hold an out-of-state license; provide for. Amends secs. 103, 105, 107, 219 & 417 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5103 et seq.) & adds sec. 223.

Public Act 23 of 2021 – State License Fee Act, Effective June 9, 2021

HB 4376 (Schroeder) Occupations: individual licensing and registration; waiver of licensing fees for veterans, members of the armed forces, members of the uniformed forces, and their dependents; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2204).

Public Act 22 of 2021 – Mental Health Code, Effective September 6, 2021

HB 4044 (Whiteford) Mental health: other; state-operated registries related to mental health; require to report data to the Michigan crisis and access line. Amends sec. 165 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1165).\

Public Act 21 of 2021 – Mental Health Code, Effective September 6, 2021

HB 4043 (Whiteford) Mental health: other; information gathered by the electronic inpatient bed registry; require to be reported to the Michigan crisis and access line. Amends sec. 151 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1151).

Public Act 20 of 2021 – Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, Effective June 3, 2021

SB 0049 (LaSata) Liquor: permits; an on-premises tasting room and an off-premises tasting room held at same location; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 536 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1536).

Public Act 19 of 2021 – Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, Effective May 25, 2021

SB 0144 (VanderWall) Liquor: spirits; definition of mixed spirit drink; modify. Amends secs. 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 113a, 301, 305, 307, 521, 525, 537, 603 & 610 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 et seq.).

Public Act 18 of 2021 – Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, Effective May 25, 2021

SB 0143 (Moss) Liquor: spirits; definition of mixed spirit drink; modify. Amends sec. 609 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1609).

Public Act 17 of 2021 – Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, Effective May 25, 2021

SB 0142 (Brinks) Liquor: retail sales; allowing in state and out-of-state small wine makers to deliver wine to retailers; provide for. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 – 436.2303) by adding sec. 203b.

Public Act 16 of 2021 – Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, Effective May 25, 2021

SB 0141 (Schmidt) Liquor: spirits; definition of mixed spirit drink; modify, and modify eligibility for direct shipper license and retailer delivery. Amends sec. 203 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1203).

Public Act 15 of 2021 – The State School Aid Act of 1979, Effective May 19, 2021

SB 0118 (McBroom) School aid: penalties; penalties for prohibited conduct; modify. Amends sec. 163 PA 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1763).

Public Act 14 of 2021 – Housing Law of Michigan, Effective May 19, 2021

SB 0016 (Zorn) Housing: inspection; change of ownership; exclude certain transfers. Amends sec. 125 of 1917 PA 167 (MCL 125.525).

Public Act 13 of 2021 – Michigan Memorial Highway Act, Effective May 13, 2021

HB 4053 (VanWoerkom) Highways: memorial; portion of M-120; designate as the “Deputy Ernest W. Heikkila Memorial Highway”. Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 – 250.2091) by adding sec. 104.

Public Act 12 of 2021 – Public Health Code, Health Profession Specialty Field License, Effective August 10, 2021

HB 4067 (Frederick) Health occupations: dentists; health profession specialty field license; expand to include other health profession specialty fields. Amends secs. 16605 & 16608 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16605 & 333.16608).

Public Act 11 of 2021 – Michigan Memorial Highway Act, Effective May 13, 2021

HB 4429 (LaFave) Highways: memorial; portion of US-2 and US-41; designate as the “Darryl M. Rantanen Memorial Highway”. Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 – 250.2091) by adding sec. 8b.

Public Act 10 of 2021 – A Bill to Make, Supplement, and Adjust Appropriations for Various State Departments and Agencies for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2021, Effective May 7, 2021

HB 4019 (Albert) Appropriations: zero budget; multi-department supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2020-2021. Creates appropriation act.

Public Act 9 of 2021 – A Bill to Make, Supplement, and Adjust Appropriations for Certain Capital Outlay Projects for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2021, Effective May 7, 2021

HB 4469 (Allor) Appropriations: natural resources; Michigan natural resources trust fund; provide appropriations for fiscal year 2021-2022. Creates appropriation act.

Public Act 8 of 2021 – Income Tax Act of 1967, Effective April 22, 2021

HB 4571 (Yancey) Individual income tax: returns; extension of filing deadline for 2020 income taxes; allow. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 – 206.713) by adding sec. 301a.

Public Act 7 of 2021 – City Income Tax Act, Effective April 22, 2021

HB 4569 (Beeler) Individual income tax: city; extension of 2020 city income tax filing deadline; allow. Amends 1964 PA 284 (MCL 141.501 – 141.787) by adding secs. 40 & 80 to ch. 2.

Public Act 6 of 2021 – Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Effective April 8, 2021

HB 4126 (Howell) Natural resources: hunting; pheasant stamp program; modify. Amends sec. 43525c of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43525c).

Public Act 5 of 2021 – An Act to Provide for the Protection of Children Through the Licensing and Regulation of Child Care Organizations, Effective March 26, 2021

SB 0100 (Bizon) Children: child care; definition of foster care; provide for. Amends sec. 13a of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.123a).

Public Act 4 of 2021 – Industrial Hemp Growers Act, Effective March 24, 2021

SB 0186 (Lauwers) Agriculture: industrial hemp; regulations for growing industrial hemp; modify. Amends secs. 103, 211, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 401, 403, 405, 407, 503, 505, 509, 511, 601, 603, 605, 607 & 609 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29103 et seq.); adds sec. 602 & ch. VIII & repeals sec. 701 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29701).

Public Act 3 of 2021 – The State School Aid Act of 1979, Effective March 9, 2021, With Line-Item Vetoes

HB 4048 (Paquette) School aid: supplemental; supplemental school funding; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 21f, 31n & 167 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.) & adds secs. 11n, 11o, 11r, 23b, 23c, 23d, 23e & 104a.

Public Act 2 of 2021 – A Bill to Make, Supplement, and Adjust Appropriations for Various State Departments and Agencies for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2021, Effective March 9, 2021, With Line-Item Vetoes

HB 4047 (Beson) Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2020-2021. Create appropriation act.

Public Act 1 of 2021 – Michigan Memorial Highway Act, Effective March 3, 2021

SB 0030 (Hollier) Highways: memorial; portion of I-94 in Wayne County; designate as the “Firefighter Coleman A. Tate Memorial Highway”. Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 – 250.2083) by adding sec. 1070a.

Source: Michigan State Bar

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