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PROBATION AND THE USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA

February 12, 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

Since 2008, the state of Michigan has allowed the use of medical marijuana for patients. But the burning question has continued to ensue, how does this apply to someone on probation? We know that probation departments across the state limit the use of alcohol, and other drugs while an individual is on probation, but when […]

Veterinarians May Now Consult With Pet Owners Regarding THC and CBD

January 6, 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

Governor Whitmer recently signed into law House Bill 5085 which now allows veterinarians to consult with pet owners in regards to administering marijuana or industrial hemp to their pets .  Prior to House Bill 5085 veterinarians were at risk of loosing their veterinarian license if they consulted with pet owners regarding marijuana or industrial hemp. […]

Michigan Now Allows for Automatic Expungement of Certain Marijuana Convictions

January 5, 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

Starting April 1, 2021 Michigan will start the process of expunging certain marijuana misdemeanor convictions.   The new law allows individuals that had previously been convicted of marijuana misdemeanors to apply to have the conviction cleared off of their criminal record but only if the offense would not be considered illegal if it were to have […]

Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Creates Rules for Marijuana-Infused Beverages

January 4, 2021 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

The MRA just announced a process for licensed processors to obtain approval for marijuana-infused beverages.  The Technical Bulletin dated January 4, 2021 requires any licensed processor who is interested in creating a marihuana-infused beverage to submit a request to the MRA.  The request includes a number of documents such as confirmation that the processing facility […]

Michigan’s Controversial Pot Ad: Josh Covert Weighs In

January 18, 2020 in , /by

Did you see the controversial pot ad that The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released recently? If not, scroll down and watch it. MCL AdminThe Michigan Cannabis Lawyer Admin is the profile for the cannabis attorneys here at Covert Law Firm. www.micannabislawyer.com

Michigan Cannabis Automobile Search Rules 2020

January 16, 2020 /1 Comment/in , , /by

Federal Cannabis Automobile Search Rules In a recent decision out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States v. Gray, the odor of marijuana in a motor vehicle could provide the probable cause necessary for a warrantless search automobile search in a state that has legalized adult use of marijuana. What does this mean […]

Two Marijuana Speakeasies Busted

December 12, 2019 in , /by

Lounges Raided Two Marijuana Speakeasies were raided by the police recently and shut down for not having a Michigan Marijuana License. Call our office (517) 512-8364 or leave a comment below if you have questions about what you can do to prevent this happening to you. MCL AdminThe Michigan Cannabis Lawyer Admin is the profile […]

Michigan Politicians Support Legalization at 2019 Hash Bash

April 25, 2019 /2 Comments/in /by

2019 Hash Bash Recap The 48th Annual Ann Arbor 2019 Hash Bash festival took place on April 6, and was an overwhelming success in the eyes of City Council Members. Big names in Michigan politics attended and spoke at the event. MCL AdminThe Michigan Cannabis Lawyer Admin is the profile for the cannabis attorneys here at […]

Hemp License in Michigan – New Hemp Program Allows for Licenses

April 19, 2019 in , /by

Hemp License in Michigan Information The State of Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) recently announced a pilot program for industrial hemp. This new program comes after President Trump signed the 2018 Federal Farm Bill into law which provided a framework for the states to create and regulate hemp industries. MCL AdminThe Michigan […]

Get Cannabis Brand Licensing in Michigan

March 29, 2019 /4 Comments/in , /by

The Michigan Bureau of Marijuana Regulation (BMR) says yes, cannabis brand licensing is legal in Michigan On March 21, 2019, the Bureau of Marijuana Regulation (BMR) released an advisory bulletin. This bulletin states that a cannabis brand or recipe can be licensed to a licensed facility. If you have an existing brand and want to […]