The bill amends the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act by updating the responsibilities and powers of the cannabis regulatory agency. Key changes include the agency's authority to establish and operate a marihuana reference laboratory, as well as the ability to collect, transport, and possess marihuana for testing and research purposes. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the agency can enter into agreements with advisors, consultants, and Indian tribes regarding marihuana-related regulatory issues.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the agency's duty to ensure compliance among marihuana establishments through investigations and inspections, and it mandates the agency to hold public meetings to gather community feedback. It also outlines the agency's reporting requirements to the governor, including demographic information of licensees and details on enforcement actions. The language changes include replacing "pursuant to" with "under" in the context of rule promulgation and modifying the term "either" to "any" regarding the agency's capabilities.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.27957
As Passed by the Senate: 333.27957