The bill amends the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act to modernize the terminology and regulatory framework surrounding medical cannabis in Michigan. It replaces the term "marijuana" with "cannabis" throughout the text and introduces a new definition for the "cannabis regulatory agency," which will oversee the licensing and regulation of various entities within the medical cannabis industry, including growers, processors, and provisioning centers. The bill also establishes an advisory panel and delineates the responsibilities of state and local governmental entities involved in the cannabis sector. Additionally, it mandates the cannabis regulatory agency to create rules for the safety and integrity of cannabis operations, emphasizing the need for a statewide monitoring system to track transactions and ensure compliance.

Moreover, the bill modifies existing laws related to processors and safety compliance facilities in the cannabis industry. It removes the provision that allowed processors to transfer cannabis from individuals formerly registered as primary caregivers for a limited time after obtaining a processor license. The updated requirements for processors include having an active employee with at least two years of experience as a registered primary caregiver until December 31, 2021, and prohibits them from being registered primary caregivers themselves. The bill also sets forth requirements for safety compliance facilities, including accreditation within one year of receiving their license and ensuring that applicants and investors do not have interests in other cannabis-related entities. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4964.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.27102