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MI SB0597
MI SB0597Marihuana: licenses; number of marihuana retailer licenses; place limit on. Amends secs. 7, 8, 9 & 9a of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27957 et seq.) & adds sec. 9b.
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Introduced
10/02/2025
10/02/2025
In Committee
10/02/2025
10/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled"Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,"by amending sections 7, 8, 9, and 9a (MCL 333.27957, 333.27958, 333.27959, and 333.27959a), sections 7 and 8 as amended by 2023 PA 166 and section 9a as added by 2020 PA 208, and by adding section 9b.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act to introduce new restrictions on marihuana retailer licenses, specifically implementing a cap on the number of licenses in each municipality beginning January 1, 2026. Under the new provisions, a municipality will be limited to one marihuana retailer per 5,000 residents, with some exceptions for license renewals, transfers, and potential exemptions for businesses located in resort districts. The cannabis regulatory agency will be responsible for implementing and enforcing these new restrictions, including creating an application process for exemptions. The bill also modifies existing language related to licensing procedures, clarifying the cannabis regulatory agency's responsibilities in issuing, investigating, and managing marihuana establishment licenses. These changes aim to more tightly regulate the number and distribution of marihuana retailers across Michigan, potentially limiting market saturation and providing more controlled growth in the marihuana retail sector.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Regulatory Affairs (12:00:00 10/15/2025 Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building 100 N. Capitol Avenue, La) (on 10/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0597 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF SUBSTITUTE BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0597-S.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0597-G.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0597.htm |
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