The bill amends the "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act" to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding cannabis in the state. Key updates include renaming the "marijuana regulatory agency" to the "cannabis regulatory agency" and introducing new definitions such as "hazardous waste" and "marihuana plant waste." The bill clarifies the roles and responsibilities of various entities in the cannabis industry, outlines licensing requirements, and mandates the cannabis regulatory agency to establish rules for safe cultivation, processing, and distribution, including health standards and testing requirements. It also emphasizes the need for community participation from those disproportionately affected by marihuana prohibition.

Additionally, the bill establishes the marihuana regulation fund to collect fees related to marihuana regulation, which will be used for enforcement and research on the medical efficacy of marihuana for veterans. It specifies the allocation of unexpended balances from the fund to municipalities, counties, the school aid fund, and the Michigan transportation fund, with a provision that funds from retailers or microbusinesses on Indian lands will go to the respective Indian tribe instead. The bill also includes provisions to prevent the cannabis regulatory agency from creating impractical rules and clarifies the process for transferring marihuana plant waste.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.27953