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Michigan Governor Moves to Abolish Medical Marijuana Licensing Board

Medical Marijuana Licensing Board Abolished

Today, March 1, 2019, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an order effectively abolishing the Medical Marijuana Licensing Board.

The Marijuana Regulatory Agency will take its place and oversee the regulation of both medical and recreational marijuana licensing. Gov. Whitmer was quoted saying, “All elements of this Agency have been designed to serve and better protect Michigan residents, and I’m eager to have a unified effort across state departments to make sure this process runs effectively and efficiently.”

The current plan is to have an Executive Director that is appointed by the Governor to run the agency. The director would be limited to a 4-year term. The Agency would also be required to hold 4 public hearings each year to hear complaints and provide information to the public. This order will not go into effect until April 30, 2019. Until then, Republican legislators have 60 days to decide whether to object, veto, or accept the order.

The Michigan Cannabis Lawyers are excited about this new development in Michigan and are hopeful of the positive impact this change will make on the industry. If you are interested in obtaining a license for a marijuana facility or have questions about how the new order may affect you or your prospective business, call the Michigan Cannabis Lawyers at 517-512-8364.

 

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