Bill > HB5444

This bill amends the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act to modify regulations for medical marijuana provisioning centers. Specifically, beginning January 1, 2026, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency will be prohibited from issuing a new provisioning center license in a municipality if doing so would result in more than one provisioning center per 5,000 residents. The bill includes several exceptions to this restriction, such as license renewals, transfers between existing license holders, and potential exemptions for provisioning centers in designated "resort districts." To qualify for an exemption, applicants must submit detailed documentation demonstrating adequate capital, suitable location, service demand, and need for additional provisioning centers. The bill also establishes criteria for a municipality to be designated as a resort district, including factors like tourist visitation, seasonal population, and local attractions. The changes aim to regulate the proliferation of medical marijuana provisioning centers while providing flexibility for areas with significant tourism or seasonal population fluctuations. The bill's implementation is contingent upon the passage of several related bills in the 103rd Legislature.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5444