Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates Split on Party Lines Over Legalization Issue
Thu / Jul 19th
In Michigan — where, in November, voters will both elect a new governor and decide whether to legalize adult-use cannabis… Read More
Michigan
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:
Michigan Adds 11 Qualifying Conditions to MMJ Program
Tue / Jul 10th
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs added 11 more qualifying conditions to the state’s medical cannabis list on Monday,… Read More
Detroit Considers Rules Capping Medical Cannabis Operators
Tue / Jun 12th
Detroit city officials are considering an ordinance that would create new location restrictions for medical cannabis operators and cap the… Read More
Michigan Legislature Misses Deadline to Act on Cannabis Legalization
Wed / Jun 6th
The Michigan Legislature has decided to pass on Tuesday, June 5th’s midnight deadline to act on a voter initiative to… Read More
Deadline Approaches for Legislative Action on Michigan’s Legalization Ballot Initiative
Mon / Jun 4th
According to a Michigan Radio report, advocates from the “Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol” say they are watching closely as… Read More
Michigan Extends Deadline for Unlicensed Canna-businesses to Remain Operational
Thu / May 31st
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is allowing unlicensed medical cannabis dispensaries to remain open until Sept. 15… Read More
Michigan Prohibitionists Would Support Legalization if Passed by Legislature
Mon / May 21st
A Michigan anti-cannabis legalization group has indicated that they would be open to cannabis legalization if the reforms were passed… Read More
Poll: 61% of Michigan Supports Rec. Cannabis Legalization Initiative
Fri / May 11th
A Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research poll has found 61 percent support for cannabis legalization… Read More
Michigan to Regulate CBD as MMJ
Fri / May 11th
Michigan regulators have announced that CBD products – even those derived exclusively from industrial hemp – are subject to regulation… Read More
Michigan MMJ Panel Recommends 10 Conditions for Program Access
Mon / May 7th
The Michigan Medical Marihuana Review Panel has recommended 10 conditions be added to the state’s medical cannabis program, according to… Read More
GOP Lawmakers in Michigan Considering Tying Cannabis Legalization to Income Tax Bill
Fri / May 4th
Republican lawmakers in Michigan are considering tying recreational cannabis legalization to a bill to cut the state’s income tax amid… Read More
Cannabis Legalization Will Appear on Michigan Ballots in November
Fri / Apr 27th
Michigan voters will have the opportunity to legalize cannabis for adult use this November after the State Board of Canvassers… Read More
Legally Operating Michigan MMJ Dispensaries Receive Fake Cease-and-Desist Letters
Tue / Apr 24th
Fake cease-and-desist notices are being posted to some Michigan medical cannabis dispensaries that are legally operating under the state’s emergency… Read More
Michigan Election Officials Approve Legalization Petition Signatures; Moves to Board of Canvassers
Tue / Apr 24th
The Michigan State Bureau of Elections has recommended that the state Board of Canvassers approve the recreational cannabis use petition… Read More
Michigan Sends More MMJ Dispensary Cease-and-Desist Letters, Still Haven’t Issued a License
Fri / Mar 30th
Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory affairs have sent cease and desist letters to more than 200 medical cannabis businesses… Read More
Michigan Regulators Deny First Two MMJ Industry Licenses
Fri / Mar 23rd
The first two applications for Michigan’s new medical cannabis business licenses – one dispensary and one transport service – were… Read More
Michigan MMJ Regulators Accept 21 Qualifying Condition Petitions
Wed / Mar 21st
Michigan criminal defense attorney Michael Komorn has helped citizens submit more than 100 petitions to add illnesses to the state’s… Read More
Michigan Officials Shut Down 40 MMJ Businesses Who Did Not Apply for Licenses
Fri / Mar 16th
At least 40 medical cannabis dispensaries throughout Michigan were ordered by state officials and the Michigan State Police to stop… Read More
Michigan Attorney General Candidate Will Support Rec. Cannabis Ballot Initiative
Fri / Mar 9th
A Democratic candidate for Michigan attorney general Pat Miles has thrown his support behind legalizing cannabis in the state, telling… Read More
Poll: 61% of Michigan Voters Support the Cannabis Legalization Ballot Question
Tue / Mar 6th
According to an EPIC-MRA poll commissioned by Michigan NORML, 61 percent of voters said they would vote in favor of… Read More
Detroit to Challenge Voter-Approved MMJ Industry Reforms in Court
Mon / Feb 19th
Detroit, Michigan officials intend to file a lawsuit against the voter-approved medical cannabis dispensary rules that relaxed restrictions on businesses,… Read More
Detroit City Council Passes 180-Day Moratorium on New MMJ Dispensaries
Wed / Feb 14th
Detroit, Michigan’s City Council has passed a 180-day moratorium on new medical cannabis licenses and permits, the Detroit Free Press… Read More
Michigan Anti-Cannabis Legalization Committee Nets $150K from National Prohibitionists
Mon / Feb 12th
Smart Approaches to Marijuana of Virginia has donated $150,000 to the newly formed Healthy and Productive Michigan organization – a… Read More
Michigan Treasury: Patients Must Pay 6% Tax on Products Bought from Caregivers
Wed / Jan 24th
Last week Michigan’s Department of Treasury quietly released an administrative bulletin imposing a 6 percent tax on medical cannabis transfers… Read More