Communities That Have Opted Out of the Adult Use of Marihuana

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Many communities in Michigan have opted out of the adult recreational use Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA). There are many that have opted in. Here we list the communities that have opted out and opted in as well as the MRTMA law broken down by sections.

The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) regulates the state’s adult-use marijuana establishments and licensees in accordance with the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA) and its associated administrative rules.

This document was compiled by Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) staff for informational purposes only. This is a working document that may be revised. Make sure you look at the current update (date) at the top of the document linked.

Read the opt-OUT list here

Read the opt-IN list here

MICHIGAN REGULATION AND TAXATION OF MARIHUANA ACT.

View the law and rules below.

• Sections 1-2 – The Beginning – Sections 1 and 2 simply establish the reason for the law.
• Section 3 – Definitions
• Section 4 – Scope of act
• Section 5 – Lawful activities by person 21 years of age or older
• Section 6 – Adoption or enforcement of ordinances by municipality; marihuana establishment local license; annual fee; restrictions on transportation or other facilities prohibited.
• Section 7-8-9 – (7) Implementation, administration, and enforcement by department; powers; duties; public meetings; annual report. (8) Rules; limitations. (9) License to operate a marihuana establishment; application; qualifications; issuance; disclosure.
• Section 10 – Lawful activities by marihuana grower, processor, transporter, or retailer; limitations; contracts related to operation of marihuana establishments.
• Section 11 – Marihuana establishments; requirements; limitations.
• Section 12-13 – (12) Deduction of certain expenses from income. (13)  Imposition of excise tax.
• Section 14 – Marihuana regulation fund; creation; administration; allocation of expenditures.
• Section 15 – Violations; penalties.
• Section 16 – Failure to act by department; application to municipality.
• Section 17 – Construction of act; effect of federal law; severability.

Read the Entire Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act and check on updates because the lawmakers are dipping their fingers in the pie!

This advisory bulletin does not constitute legal advice and is subject to change. Licensees are encouraged to seek
legal counsel to ensure their operations comply with all applicable laws and rules. Check the MRA website for any changes or updated information