Bill > HB5443

This bill amends the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act to modify regulations surrounding cannabis licensing, with a significant focus on restricting new marihuana retailer licenses. Starting January 1, 2026, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency will be prohibited from issuing new marihuana retailer licenses in a municipality if doing so would result in more than one retailer per 5,000 residents. The bill provides exceptions for license renewals, transfers, and potential exemptions for retailers in designated "resort districts" with significant tourism. To qualify for an exemption, applicants must submit detailed documentation demonstrating adequate capital, suitable location, service demand, and local need. Municipalities can apply to be designated as a resort district by providing information about tourist visitation, lodging occupancy, seasonal population, local attractions, and tourism infrastructure. The bill also clarifies the Cannabis Regulatory Agency's responsibilities in licensing, including investigating applicants, ensuring compliance, collecting fees, and promoting participation from communities historically impacted by marihuana prohibition. Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions about licensure qualifications, such as not disqualifying individuals solely for prior marihuana-related offenses and establishing various license types for different cannabis-related business activities.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5443