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How to Find a Location For a Cannabis Business

Written by Barton Morris on September 25, 2020. Posted in Andre Perrotta, Cannabis Business, Cannabis Property, Cannabis Real Estate, LARA, Marijuana Dispensaries, Medical Marijuana License, Medical Marijuana Michigan, Michigan Marijuana Attorney, Michigan Marijuana Law, Michigan Marijuana Lawyer, MMFLA, MRTMA, Recreational Marijuana, Regulatory Compliance.

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 planning to operate a public-facing business (B2C) that services the end consumer, such as a medical provisioning center or recreational use retailer, […]

What to Know About Royal Oak’s Adult-Use Cannabis Ordinance

Written by Barton Morris on September 8, 2020. Posted in Andre Perrotta, Cannabis Business, Cannabis Property, Cannabis Real Estate, LARA, Licensing Services, Marijuana Application, Marijuana Dispensaries, Michigan Marijuana Attorney, Michigan Marijuana Law, Michigan Marijuana Lawyer, Michigan Marijuana Legislation, MRTMA, Recreational Marijuana, Regulatory Compliance.

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 on the subject. As the cannabis industry continues to expand in Michigan, this is an exciting municipal opt-in. While […]

New Rules for Adult-Use and Medical Cannabis Business Applications

Written by Barton Morris on June 26, 2020. Posted in Administrative Rules, Cannabis Business, Cannabis Real Estate, LARA, Licensing Services, Marijuana Dispensaries, Medical Marijuana License, Medical Marijuana Michigan, Michigan Marijuana Attorney, Michigan Marijuana Law, Michigan Marijuana Lawyer, MMFLA, MRTMA, Recreational Marijuana, Regulatory Compliance.

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 Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA). They also were introduced to accomplish the following: implement, administer, and enforce appropriate standards for cannabis businesses and associated equipment, […]

MRA Suddenly Changes Policy on Equivalent Transfers Between Medical and Adult-Use Licenses

Written by Barton Morris on April 24, 2020. Posted in Adult Use Emergency Rules, Cannabis Business, LARA, Marijuana Dispensaries, MMFLA, MRTMA, Recreational Marijuana, Regulatory Compliance for Caregivers.

On April 8th, 2020, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) issued another sudden policy change that may drastically impact Michigan’s cannabis supply: external transfers of caregiver products from medical marijuana facilities can no longer be brought into the adult-use market. In other words, medical marijuana facilities can only engage in “equivalent transfers” of inventory if the […]

10 Insider Tips for Cannabis Business Applicants

Written by Barton Morris on April 17, 2020. Posted in Adult Use Emergency Rules, Cannabis Business, LARA, Licensing Services, Marijuana Dispensaries, MMFLA, MRTMA, Recreational Marijuana, Regulatory Compliance, Social Equity.

Starting a cannabis business requires lots of preparation and analysis from you, your supplemental applicants and your hired team of experts. During these times, there will be inevitable temporary changes to the typical application process due to building delays However, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has laid out these 10 general tips for you to […]

A Look at Recreational Marijuana’s Impact on Michigan’s Economy

Written by Barton Morris on April 10, 2020. Posted in Cannabis Business, Corporate Law and Governance, Federal Marijuana Law, LARA, Marijuana Dispensaries, Michigan Marijuana Attorney, Michigan Marijuana Law, Michigan Marijuana Lawyer, MRTMA, Recreational Marijuana, Regulatory Compliance.

Ever since adult-use/recreational marijuana was legalized in November 2018, the industry has been quickly catching up to the widespread demand. While adult-use cannabis has proved to be a lucrative up-and-coming industry in Michigan (in January, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs [LARA] announced that adult-use cannabis sales reached over $10 million), there are still obstacles […]

The Evolution of Caregiver Product Sourcing in Michigan

Written by Barton Morris on March 13, 2020. Posted in Cannabis Business, Marijuana Dispensaries, Medical Marijuana License, Medical Marijuana Michigan, Michigan Marijuana Attorney, Michigan Marijuana Law, Michigan Marijuana Lawyer, MMFLA, MMMA, MMMA Caregivers.

After the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) was passed in 2008, eligible individuals could become a “primary caregiver” for up to five (5) “registered patients” with certified chronic or debilitating conditions. This designation allows an individual to grow up to twelve (12) plants and possess up to two-and-a-half (2.5) ounces per connected patient. In other […]

Top 5 Most Commonly Asked Cannabis Business Questions

Written by Barton Morris on February 6, 2020. Posted in Adult Use Emergency Rules, Cannabis Business, Capitalization Requirements, Corporate Law and Governance, LARA, Licensing Services, Marijuana Application, Marijuana Dispensaries, Medical Marijuana License, Michigan Marijuana Attorney, Michigan Marijuana Law, Michigan Marijuana Lawyer, MMFLA, MRTMA, Recreational Marijuana, Regulatory Compliance.

The cannabis industry is constantly changing and varies vastly from state-to-state. Below are a few of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) we receive weekly. 1. Who Has to Submit a Supplemental Individual Prequalification Application for Step 1 Approval? Any owner with more than 10% interest in the company, employees with managerial control, and their spouses […]

Responding to a Notice of Deficiency for Cannabis Licenses

Written by Barton Morris on January 31, 2020. Posted in Adult Use Emergency Rules, Cannabis Business, LARA, Licensing Services, Marijuana Dispensaries, Medical Marijuana License, Medical Marijuana Michigan, Michigan Marijuana Attorney, Michigan Marijuana Lawyer, MMFLA, MRTMA, Recreational Marijuana, Regulatory Compliance.

The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) regulates licensing for both Adult-Use Marijuana Establishments and Medical Marijuana Facilities. When applying for a marijuana license, applicants are required to use forms and disclosures created by the agency and respond to each question in its entirety under oath. All attestations, application disclosures, information requested/required by the agency, the acts, […]

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