Rick Johnson, Lobbyists To Enter Plea To Bribery In Marijuana Probe — 10:32 a.m. Former Michigan medical marijuana board chair Rick JOHNSON, two lobbyists and a fourth individual have signed plea agreements admitting to their role in a bribery scheme involving the state’s marijuana licensing operations. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten said Johnson, the former House […]
As hemp growers prepare for planting season, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding those interested in growing hemp to be sold as plant starts, also known as propagative stock, to remember: You are required to hold a Hemp Grower Registration to grow hemp, of any quantity and to any plant […]
February 21, 2023 – In order to ensure the health, safety, and security of the public and integrity of the state’s marijuana business operations, today the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) issued formal complaints and announced summary suspensions of the medical and adult-use processor licenses held by TAS Asset Holdings, LLC, located at 919 Filley St., Suite […]
October 10, 2022 – The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) ordered today a 30-day suspension of the medical marijuana provisioning center facility license held by The House of Mary Jane – located at 19154 James Couzens, Detroit, MI 48235. In addition to the suspension, the order requires the payment of a $75,000 fine. The license suspension […]
LANSING, Mich. — Today (September 15, 2022), Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Brian Hanna as acting executive director of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). Effective September 19th, Hanna will join the CRA, bringing extensive experience to fill this vital role within the Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration. “I am thrilled to welcome Brian Hanna as the […]
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday September 14, 2022, at 9:30 A.M. For meeting information please see the Public Notice Announcement by clicking here. The purpose of this public meeting is to hear complaints and receive the views of the public on CRA’s administration of the authorities, powers, duties, […]
Tinctures are not defined in either the Medical Marihuana Facility Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA) or the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA). When a term is not specifically defined in statute, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) uses the plain meaning of the term as defined in the dictionary. As a result, CRA policy […]
