The bill amends the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act to modernize terminology and regulatory provisions concerning medical cannabis facilities in Michigan. It replaces the term "marijuana" with "cannabis" throughout the legislation and introduces a new definition for the "cannabis regulatory agency." The bill clarifies the roles and responsibilities of various licensees, including growers, processors, provisioning centers, secure transporters, and safety compliance facilities. It also establishes requirements for a statewide monitoring system to track cannabis transactions and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Additionally, the bill outlines the powers and duties of the cannabis regulatory agency, including the establishment of operational rules, testing standards, and labeling requirements for cannabis facilities. It emphasizes safety and security in cannabis operations, mandates the creation of an advisory panel, and provides for civil fines and sanctions for violations. The bill removes previous prohibitions on processors and safety compliance facilities regarding industrial hemp, focusing solely on medical cannabis operations. It also sets forth responsibilities for safety compliance facilities, including accreditation requirements and the need for qualified staff, while allowing for variances to the accreditation requirement to ensure public health and safety. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 599 of the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.27102
As Passed by the Senate: 333.27102