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MMFLA Regulatory Assessment Fees For FY 2021

August 28, 2020 | Barton Morris

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…

Top Challenges in Michigan’s Cannabis Industry (And How to Succeed Despite Them)

July 27, 2020 | Barton Morris

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

July 10, 2020 | Barton Morris

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

July 2, 2020 | Barton Morris

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

June 26, 2020 | Barton Morris

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

June 19, 2020 | Barton Morris

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

June 12, 2020 | Barton Morris

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

June 5, 2020 | Barton Morris

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

May 1, 2020 | Barton Morris

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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All Regulatory Compliance Posts

MMFLA Regulatory Assessment Fees For FY 2021

Top Challenges in Michigan’s Cannabis Industry (And How to Succeed Despite Them)

Adult-Use Cannabis in Michigan and Real Estate

Upcoming Due Dates For MRA Annual Financial Statements And The CARES Act

New Rules for Adult-Use and Medical Cannabis Business Applications

Under New Bill, Spouses of Government Employees Can Get Michigan Medical Marijuana Licenses

Diversity in the Cannabis Industry: Working Towards Equal Access and Opportunity

MRA Expands Eligibility Criteria of Social Equity Program in Michigan

Michigan Supreme Court Favors Municipalities Over Caregivers

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