In 2008, Michigan became the 13th state to legalize medical marijuana. Learn about the latest policy and business developments regarding cannabis in the state of Michigan below:
Wed / Feb 13th
Due to new laws in Michigan after voters approved adult-use cannabis legalization last year, medical cannabis registration and renewal fees are expected to fall and there will be a decrease in the excise tax rate.
Thu / Jan 31st
The new features for the medical cannabis registration portal will allow cards to be issued to patients much faster.
Tue / Jan 8th
Legal protection that was afforded for much of fall 2018 has ended after a judge dismissed the final cannabis licensing lawsuit against the state.
Fri / Jan 4th
The unofficial list contains 60 cities — but regulators expect more as the licensing and regulation process continues.
Fri / Dec 14th
An entrepreneur from Massachusetts has brought cannabis “gifting” to Michigan, which legalized but has yet to deploy a legal market,… Read More
Thu / Dec 13th
Rick Thompson is a cannabis advocate, citizen journalist, and organizer of the Michigan Cannabis Business Development Conferences. His efforts helped see… Read More
Wed / Dec 12th
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would remove some background check requirements for people who… Read More
Thu / Dec 6th
Cannabis is officially legal for adults in Michigan starting today. Adults who are 21 or older are now allowed to… Read More
Thu / Nov 29th
A looming cannabis shortage in Michigan has been averted after the Michigan Medical Marijuana Licensing Board introduced a measure to… Read More
Wed / Nov 28th
Michigan’s voter-approved cannabis legalization initiative takes effect on December 6, 2018, exactly ten days after the election results were certified… Read More
Mon / Nov 19th
Many Michigan communities are opting out of allowing cannabis facilities after this month’s legalization vote, according to The Detroit News.… Read More
Fri / Nov 9th
U.S. Attorneys in Michigan have laid out their policies for enforcing federal cannabis laws in the newly legalized state, the… Read More
Wed / Nov 7th
During yesterday’s midterm elections, voters delivered a resounding message across the country in support of reforming cannabis laws. Michigan voters… Read More
Wed / Nov 7th
Michigan voters have resoundingly approved Proposition 1 to legalize adult-use cannabis and establish a statewide taxed-and-regulated cannabis marketplace. Proposition 1… Read More
Fri / Nov 2nd
Next Tuesday, Election Day 2018, voters in four states will decide whether or not to adopt huge reforms to their… Read More
Wed / Oct 3rd
The annual tax benefits of adult-use legalization in Michigan would be about $134 million per year, according to an economic… Read More
Mon / Sep 24th
Medical cannabis patients in Michigan will be able to register and renew their medical cannabis ID cards online starting October… Read More
Fri / Sep 14th
A judge in Michigan has blocked an effort by state officials to shutter 98 medical cannabis dispensaries, the Associated Press reports.… Read More
Thu / Sep 13th
98 of Michigan’s medical cannabis dispensaries will need to close down until at least December after state regulators on Tuesday… Read More
Wed / Sep 12th
A new poll of expected general election voters in Michigan shows that 56.2 percent support Michigan’s upcoming ballot measure to… Read More
Thu / Aug 30th
Medical cannabis patients in Michigan could soon have access to home delivery services, according to an Associated Press report. The change was… Read More
Mon / Aug 6th
80-year-old grandmother Delores Saltzman was arrested and jailed in Clare County, Michigan for having less than an eighth of cannabis,… Read More
Mon / Jul 30th
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has tasked state police with investigating whether there are officials taking bribes from medical cannabis operators,… Read More
Thu / Jul 26th
A Michigan Court of Appeals decision makes it impossible for medical cannabis cultivators to legally harvest their plants, according to… Read More