Bill > HB5043

This bill amends the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act by making several technical changes to definitions and regulatory provisions. The most significant changes include modifying the definition of THC by removing a specific reference to exclusions and adjusting the Cannabis Regulatory Agency's rulemaking authority, specifically by deleting a provision that previously allowed the agency to regulate industrial hemp cultivation, processing, distribution, and sale. The bill clarifies and expands definitions related to marihuana and industrial hemp, providing more detailed descriptions of what constitutes these substances, with a particular focus on THC concentration levels. The legislation maintains the agency's broad rulemaking powers, which include establishing licensing procedures, safety standards, testing requirements, and guidelines for marihuana establishments, while ensuring that rules cannot be unreasonably impracticable or overly restrictive. Importantly, the bill is contingent upon the passage of a companion piece of legislation, meaning it will only take effect if another specific bill is enacted into law.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5043