Before operating as a cannabis business, you need to pass a BFS inspection. The Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) is an agency that conducts fire inspections, and provide fire prevention and training to the firefighters of Mic…
In October 2020, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA), a division of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), which oversees the licensure of medical and recreational marijuana businesses in Mic…
There are many laws, rules, and regulations that must be followed in the cannabis industry to keep one’s cannabis business in compliance and good standing. Some applicants may not be aware that a license from the MRA does …
While the Michigan Senate recently passed the Clean Slate Initiative, the seven-bill package that would completely change Michigan expungement and criminal convictions laws, there is still a need for the expungement of fed…
One of the most important considerations when planning to enter the marijuana industry is learning how to find a location for your cannabis business, or where to operate your cannabis business. Whether you’re plannin…
Licensed marijuana establishments in the state of Michigan face a variety of regulatory compliance issues in their day-to-day operations. Adherence to the numerous regulatory compliance requirements is of paramount importa…
When preparing your adult-use license application, it’s critical to understand all of the requirements for your application’s success. One main requirement of the application is to prepare a cannabis social equ…
In a 5-2 vote in July, The Royal Oak City Commission approved an ordinance to opt-in to adult-use cannabis facilities licensing. The licensing ordinance took effect on Aug. 15th, 2020, following a year of public discussion…
As required by Section 603 of the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), the amount of the regulatory assessment fee for licensed medical marijuana facilities is determined annually. These fees must be paid by…