When evaluating a Michigan marijuana real estate opportunity, one of the first questions we ask is “is it contingent?” What this question really means is whether the seller will let the buyer back out if they are not able to ensure the necessary approvals or other important items needed to...

As a cannabis attorney, you hear many horror stories from hemp and marijuana licensees. These horror stories can range from massive safety testing failures, incorrectly designed cultivation and processing facilities, and pest infestations and crop failures. While attending the NoCo Hemp conference in Colorado, there was one story in particular that...

On April 18, 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced the launch of the state’s Industrial Hemp Ag Pilot Program for the 2019 planting season.  Although the U.S. government is implementing a national hemp program under the 2018 Farm Bill, which authorized...

Due to legal and regulatory changes in the industry, including the 2018 Farm Bill and recent changes in the implementation of Michigan’s 2014 Industrial Hemp Research Act, the information contained in this Article may no longer be accurate. Please contact an attorney before relying on any information contained in this...

With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and the legalization of the commercial hemp market in the United States, you would think that transporting commercial hemp and hemp derived products between states would be a non-issue. This is especially true since the 2018 Farm Bill actually contains a provision...

One of the major hurdles for Michigan cannabis business owners is finding financing for their medical and recreational marijuana projects. Due to the fact that marijuana is considered a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act, traditional bank and credit union financing is not available to plant-touching cannabis businesses. While...

Recent polling data shows that Americans and Canadians alike are incredibly concerned about the safety of their medical and recreational marijuana purchases. With local news articles highlighting any crime that occurs at or near any cannabis businesses, and the slew of recalls announced on a near-weekly basis by Michigan’s licensing...

In November, Michigan voters approved a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana called the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, or the MRTMA. However, the state has yet to create the laws and infrastructure to allow businesses to sell recreational Cannabis in Michigan. It will likely take at least several...

After deciding to start a Michigan Cannabis business, one of the crucial next steps is choosing the right corporate structure for your business. To make this decision, it’s important to consider your business strategy, the complexity of creating and maintaining a particular corporate structure, and the tax implications of that...

As one of his final moves in office, former Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill that amended sections of the MMFLA. The amendments were signed on December 28th and took effect on January 1st. The Senate Bills 1262 and 1263 effect specifically the application process of the MMFLA. In as...