Entries by MCL Admin

Michigan Now Allows for Automatic Expungement of Certain Marijuana Convictions

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

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 […]

The Attorney for PEOPLE v. LATZ comments on the case four years later

PEOPLE v. LATZ Our friend and client Callen Latz was charged with improper transport of medical marijuana back in 2014. Joshua Covert defended his rights in 2016 and won the case PEOPLE OF MI V CALLEN TRENT LATZ Now in 2020, this is what Josh has to say about his landmark case:   Sources https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/21/court-medical-marijuana-law-trumps-law-on-transpor/

Marijuana Licensing Can Bring Community Benefits

Marijuana Licensing Benefits Are you considering opting into marijuana licensing in your city? Not only does marijuana licensing offer benefits to the business owners, but these benefits extend further into the community too, which is why all city councils should consider offering marijuana licensing. This is because licensed marijuana businesses use their status to bring […]

Your Rights: Roadside Cannabis Testing Michigan

Understanding Roadside Cannabis Testing Michigan After a short pilot program for roadside drug testing (only 92 tests done) Michigan Drug Recognition Experts will now utilize their new drug-detecting device on roadside stops. The DREs now have a device that is similar to an alcohol breathalyzer used in OWI (DUI) cases. This new device supposedly tests for amphetamines, benzodiazepines, […]

Get Reduced Michigan Marijuana Licensing Fees

Reduced Michigan Marijuana Licensing Fees The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency [MRA] has a special program for those who are looking to get into the legal Michigan marijuana industry. The Social Equity program looks to promote and encourage participation in the marijuana industry by people impacted by prohibition. Recently the MRA expanded this program from 41 […]