Michigan eases pot business restrictions
Recreational marijuana applicants no longer need medical-side license
The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has issued a reminder that starting March 1, people seeking a state license for a recreational marijuana business no longer are required to hold an active medical marijuana business license.
The easing of restrictions by the MRA applies to licensing for marijuana retailers, processors, Class B and Class C growers and secure transporters in Michigan.
“Beginning Monday, business entry into the adult-use marijuana market will be more accessible for all Michiganders, as the requirement to hold a license on the medical side of the industry will be removed,” Andrew Brisbo, MRA executive director stated, in a news release.
The MRA issued an advisory bulletin last November about the change in application process for a state license under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act. Application information, instructions and other educational resources for recreational or “adult-use” marijuana business licensing will be updated on the MRA website March 1, the news release states, and brief interruptions in service may be ex
perienced at that time. Previous versions of applications won’t be accepted.
Those interested are encouraged to submit applications through the online application portal, Accela Citizen Access. ACA is also being updated to be consistent with this eligibility change and incorporate the changes to the paper applications. While the MRA will accept paper applications, it’s highly recommended that applicants use the online application, which has been specifically designed to ensure the efficient receipt of all necessary applicant information, the news release states.
Questions can be sent to the Marijuana Regulatory Agency via email at MRAAdult-Use-Marijuana@ michigan.gov. For more information about the Marijuana Regulatory Agency, visit www.michigan.gov/ MRA.
Clawson Schools Board of Education is set to review a recommendation on a $50 million bond proposal in a virtual meeting today.
“I would like to encourage everyone to watch it so you can hear about the exciting future plans the committee is recommending for our district,” Superintendent Tim Wilson said in a letter to residents in the school district Thursday.
The board workshop meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday, March 1 and will be livestreamed at video.ibm.com/channnel/clawson-board-meeting.
Wilson said the a bond committee has worked on the bond proposal for the last six months.
Residents who want to make a comment during the public forum have to submit a form by Monday.
A 45-member bond committee of parents, business owners, teachers, staff, students and city leaders has worked since September on the bond proposal to go before voters this year.
School officials have said a $50 million bond could be passed without raising existing taxes because earlier debt obligations are declining. The bond committee at a forum in November rolled out several different proposed concepts to reconfigure building space in the district. With about 1,400 students, Clawson Schools has more space than it needs. A bond would be used to enhance educational opportunities for students with technology and spaces that support it, school officials have said.