Bill > HB5442

This bill amends Michigan's marijuana regulatory framework by introducing significant changes to licensing procedures for marijuana establishments. Specifically, the bill restricts the Cannabis Regulatory Agency from issuing new marijuana retailer licenses after January 1, 2026, if doing so would result in more than one retailer per 5,000 municipality residents. Additionally, the bill generally prohibits the agency from approving or issuing new state licenses after January 1, 2026, with several exceptions, including renewals, transfers, and licenses for small-scale growers, retailers, and microbusinesses. The bill maintains existing provisions for licensing different types of marijuana establishments (such as retailers, processors, growers, and secure transporters) while adding new limitations on license issuance. The changes aim to regulate market growth and prevent oversaturation of marijuana businesses in local markets. The bill will only take effect if three related bills are also enacted into law, creating a coordinated legislative approach to marijuana regulation in Michigan.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5442