All Posts By Barton Morris
Michigan To Allow Stand-Alone Recreational Cannabis Business Licenses
New business opportunities in Michigan’s adult-use (recreational) industry may be right around the corner. During an interview with Crain’s Detroit Business, Andrew Brisbo, the executive director of Michigan’s Mariju…
Top Challenges in Michigan’s Cannabis Industry (And How to Succeed Despite Them)
Despite a high demand for adult-use cannabis that has only increased since Michiganders voted “YES” to recreational marijuana in November 2018, there are some issues that hinder the success of the industry. Below, we exami…
Adult-Use Cannabis in Michigan and Real Estate
Since Michigan’s recreational/adult-use cannabis market officially launched in 2019, the adult-use industry has experienced rapid growth and sales, with product in high demand. This article covers the shifting adult-…
Upcoming Due Dates For MRA Annual Financial Statements And The CARES Act
The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) issued an updated bulletin dated June 3rd, 2020 regarding the required annual financial statements for fiscal year 2020, pursuant to Section 701 of the Medical Marihuana Facil…
New Rules for Adult-Use and Medical Cannabis Business Applications
This week, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has adopted 10 topic-based administrative rule sets. These rule sets follow both the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA) and the Medical Marihuana Faci…
Under New Bill, Spouses of Government Employees Can Get Michigan Medical Marijuana Licenses
What is Michigan House Bill 5700? Under the current 2016 Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), spouses of any government employee or elected official may not be issued a medical marijuana facilities license b…
Diversity in the Cannabis Industry: Working Towards Equal Access and Opportunity
As the BlackLivesMatter global network continues to raise awareness and bring justice to Black people around the world, many companies and industries have reflected on how they can increase diversity and promote economic e…
MRA Expands Eligibility Criteria of Social Equity Program in Michigan
In May 2020, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) expanded the eligibility criteria of Michigan’s social equity program. When it did, the number of disproportionately impacted communities increased from 41 to 184. This ar…
Michigan Supreme Court Favors Municipalities Over Caregivers
On April 27th, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court released its opinion in DeRuiter v. Township of Byron. The question decided by the Court was whether and to what extent a municipality can create additional zoning, licensing…
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