Jul 7, 2018 | Blog, Michigan Medical Marhuana Regulation
I plan on seeking multiple licenses from LARA, do I have to pay the $6000 application fee for each license?
Applicants will need to pay the $6000 application fee for each separate prequalification submitted to BMMR for review. Applicants will not need to pay the $6000 application fee for each separate step 2 submitted. However, applicants will need to pay the regulatory assessment for each step two, before the license can be issued.
Please see the following illustrative examples below for further clarity:
Example 1—One entity seeking multiple licenses (e.g., a grower and processor license)
Entity needs to complete one prequalification, and pay the $6000 application fee. Entity needs to complete a grower step 2 and a processor step 2. When entity receives notification, entity will need to pay a regulatory assessment for the grower license AND a regulatory assessment for the processor license.
Example 2—Separate entities seeking to co-locate (e.g., a prospective grower, processor, and provisioning center)
Entity A, Entity B, and Entity C plan to co-locate as a grower, processor and provisioning center respectively. Each entity will need to pay an application fee of $6000 and, after BMMR notification, will need to pay a regulatory assessment. So, Entity A will need to pay $6000 with its prequalification; Entity B will need to pay $6000 with its separate prequalification; and Entity C will need to pay $6000 with its separate prequalification. A regulatory assessment will also need to be paid for each the grower, processor, and provisioning center license
https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-78089_83746-466868–,00.html
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Jul 6, 2018 | Blog, Michigan Medical Marhuana Regulation
Will the Department allow for licensing stacking?
A potential licensee may apply for and be granted multiple (“stacked”) class C grow licenses— each authorizing the grower to grow up to 1,500 marihuana plants—in a single location, subject to the following conditions:
- A potential licensee that applies for stacked licenses will be subject to an additional application and regulatory assessment for each license.
- Stacked licenses must be issued to the same applicant/licensee.
- A licensee with stacked licenses must comply with all applicable local ordinances and zoning regulations.
- A licensee with stacked licenses must identify and track all information in the statewide monitoring system under the appropriate license.
- A licensee with stacked licenses is not required to operate each license in a separate, distinct working area.
Refer to Emergency Administrative rule 22 for additional information on license stacking.
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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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