If you are looking to enter the Michigan cannabis industry, the first step will likely be to apply for a medical marijuana license. Except for microbusiness licenses and 100 plants recreational marijuana grow licenses, all Michigan recreational cannabis licenses first require that you obtain a Michigan medical marijuana license first. Below is an overview of the Michigan medical marijuana licensing process.
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs accepts license applications in person at 2407 N Grand River Ave. Lansing, MI. However, most applicants apply
License Type | Description of License |
Grower Class A | Grower license for 500 marijuana plants |
Grower Class B | Grower license for 1,000 marijuana plants |
Grower Class C | Grower license for 1,500 marijuana plants |
Processor | License authorizes purchase of marijuana from a grower and sale of infused-products or marijuana to a provisioning center. |
Secured Transporter | License authorizes storage and transportation of marijuana and associated money between facilities. |
Provisioning Center | Licensee can sell marijuana to a qualified patient or primary caregiver. |
Safety Compliance Facility | License authorizes the facility to receive marijuana from, test marijuana for, and return marijuana to only a marijuana facility |
The initial costs of a license at the state level include the application fee, which is paid when you submit your application, as well as the regulatory assessment, which is paid immediately prior to receiving your license. Additional costs at the state level are authorized under the Medical marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA) and may be required but have rarely if ever been applied to applicants. An applicant may also need to pay a fee to its municipality of up to $5000.
State License Application Fee: The application fee is non-refundable and offsets the cost for LARA, the Michigan State Police (MSP), and/or contract costs for investigative services for conducting the background investigation of those applying for licenses.
The nonrefundable application fee, which must be submitted before an application will be processed, will be $6000.
State Additional Costs: If required, the applicant may need to pay additional costs. The MMFLA authorizes the following:
No. However, the local municipality has the authorization under MMFLA to restrict or limit the type and number of facilities licensed in their boundaries.
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