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News round up for Michigan 2022. Read the stories about the Marijuana industry in Michigan from Cannabis Times.

Judge Denies Plaintiff’s Request to Halt Detroit’s Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing Process

U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman denied the plaintiffs’ motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in the latest lawsuit against the city’s adult-use cannabis ordinance.Melissa Schiller December 22, 2022

Michigan Cannabis Flower Dips Below $100 an Ounce For First Time

The race to the bottom continues in the state’s adult-use market, where flower demand remains on the rise as retail prices hit an all-time low.Tony Lange December 14, 2022

Viola Expands to Edibles

The Michigan-based operator is partnering with Puff Cannabis for the launch of its gummy edibles on Dec. 16.Zach Mentz December 08, 2022

Judge Upholds Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s Decision to Suspend Cannabis Retail License

Regulators suspended medical and adult-use licenses for GC Flint LLC, which does business as Green Culture, earlier this month, but a post-suspension hearing was required to determine whether the license suspensions should remain in effect.Melissa Schiller December 05, 2022

Brian Hanna Promoted as Michigan CRA Executive Director

Hanna previously served as acting executive director for the CRA and spent five years managing field operations, inspections and investigations.Andriana Ruscitto December 02, 2022

TerrAscend Reduces Outstanding Debt by US$30 Million

The company elected to pay down $30 million of its maturing $55 million senior secured Michigan loan, refinancing the remaining $25 million.Posted by Tony Lange December 01, 2022

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Michigan Regulators Warn of Increased Criminal Activity Against Cannabis Licensees

There have been 117 break-ins reported between April and November 2022, with the majority of incidents occurring at adult-use cannabis storefronts.Melissa Schiller November 21, 2022

From Football to Flower: How Primitiv’s Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims Transitioned to Cannabis

The former NFL teammates are emphasizing wellness and plant medicine while building a cannabis company from scratch in a rapidly maturing Michigan market.Zach Mentz November 21, 2022

Michigan Regulators Suspend Cannabis Licensee, Issue Product Alert

State officials took punitive action against Green Culture for allegedly selling unregulated products contaminated by paclobutrazol, nickel and aspergillus.Tony Lange November 16, 2022

Michigan’s New Top Cannabis Regulator Takes Aim at Bad Actors

Brian Hanna, who was appointed the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s acting executive director last month, met with media members this week.Tony Lange October 26, 2022

Verts Neighborhood Dispensary Expands to Missouri and Michigan

The company is opening four new locations in Missouri and has plans to expand to the west side and upper peninsula of Michigan.Posted by Andriana Ruscitto October 25, 2022

Detroit Receives 90 Applications for 60 Available Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

The city plans to issue 40 retail, 10 microbusiness and 10 consumption lounge licenses in the first of three phases.Melissa Schiller October 20, 2022

Michigan Cannabis Trends Persist: Prices Down, Sales Up

The average retail price per ounce of flower dipped below $110 for the first time for adult-use cannabis.Tony Lange October 14, 2022

Regulators Issue 30-Day Suspension, $75K Fine to Detroit Cannabis Licensee

The disciplinary action against The House of Mary Jane comes after the Michigan medical operator had unmarked bags without tracking numbers.Tony Lange October 10, 2022

New Lawsuit in Detroit Claims Cannabis Ordinance Gives Unfair Preference to Longtime City Residents

A prospective cannabis business owner and a medical cannabis company in Detroit have filed litigation to challenge the city’s adult-use ordinance.Melissa Schiller October 04, 2022

Michigan Regulators Warn Cannabis Licensees of Increased Fraudulent Activity

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency issued a Sept. 30 bulletin notifying businesses that incidents of fraud were on the rise during August and September.Melissa Schiller September 30, 2022

A Look at Wayne State University’s Veteran Cannabis Studies

The university is one of three institutions that has been given the green light by the state of Michigan to evaluate the efficacy of cannabis in treating PTSD and preventing suicide in veterans.September 20, 2022

MariMed to Launch Award-Winning Brands in Michigan Adult-Use Cannabis Market

The multistate cannabis operator has announced an agreement with 42 Degrees, a Michigan licensed cannabis producer and distributer, to manufacture and distribute MariMed’s award-winning brands and products in the state.Posted by Melissa Schiller September 19, 2022

Michigan Governor Appoints Acting Executive Director to Cannabis Regulatory Agency

Brian Hanna brings a background in Michigan’s cannabis industry; state officials will conduct nationwide search to select a permanent executive director.Posted by Tony Lange September 15, 2022

Demand Soars in Michigan as Flower Prices Dip to $116 Per Ounce

August adult-use cannabis sales set a record high mark in the state despite the average retail price for flower hitting an all-time low.Tony Lange September 15, 2022

Michigan Lawmakers Consider Bill to Lower Minimum Age to Work with Cannabis

Rep. Kevin Coleman’s House Bill 6061 would lower the age to work with cannabis in certain capacities from 21 to 18.Melissa Schiller September 08, 2022

Western Michigan University To Offer Cannabis Marketing Course in Spring 2023

The course will be offered through WMU’s Haworth College of Business and will focus on several key areas of interest in cannabis, including consumer traits, ethical and responsible marketing, retail channels, and more.Zach Mentz September 07, 2022

Detroit Opens Applications for First Phase of Adult-Use Cannabis Business Licenses

The application period runs Sept. 1 through Oct. 1 for retail, microbusiness and designated consumption establishment licenses.Melissa Schiller September 01, 2022

Judge Dismisses Lawsuits Challenging Detroit’s Adult-Use Cannabis Ordinance

One lawsuit asked the court to allow existing medical cannabis dispensaries to receive adult-use retail licenses, while the other sought to block the ordinance altogether.Melissa Schiller August 31, 2022

STIIIZY Ferndale Set to Open, Bringing Brand to Michigan

The first STIIIZY retail location in Michigan is the culmination of a year-long commitment to community engagement and represents the 24th dispensary from the parent company, Shryne Group.Posted by Melissa Schiller August 25, 2022

Cannabis Payment and Rewards Platform Spendr Expands Into Michigan

The platform launched at Strawberry Fields’ Columbus, Ohio, dispensary in March and will be coming to the Endo Cannabis Center in Adrian, Michigan.Posted by Patrick Williams August 24, 2022

Michigan’s Top Cannabis Regulator Leaves Position

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Andrew Brisbo plans to take over as the director of the state’s Bureau of Construction Codes next month.Melissa Schiller August 10, 2022

Viola Refreshes Brand With New ‘Vibes System’

The Michigan-based operator is categorizing all flower products into its ‘Viola Vibes System’ to simplify the cannabis-shopping experience for consumers.Zach Mentz August 08, 2022

UPDATE: Lab Shopping, Purposely Altered Test Results Hurt Cannabis Industry, Lab Executives Say

Ben Rosman of PSI Labs and Josh Wurzer of SC Labs overview potency inflation, lab shopping, contaminant testing and more.July 29, 2022

Michigan Cannabis Flower Dives to $122 Per Ounce, An All-Time Low

Overall sales continue to climb despite the average retail flower price dipping $87 per ounce from June 2021 to June 2022.Tony Lange July 26, 2022

Michigan Announces $20M in Veteran Marijuana Research Grants to Two State Universities

The annual grant money will go toward clinical trials in treating the medical conditions of veterans and preventing veteran suicide.Tony Lange July 22, 2022

LivWell Cheboygan Celebrates Grand Opening on July 2

LivWell’s first adult-use dispensary in Michigan offers best-in-class products and highly trained staff.Posted by Melissa Schiller July 14, 2022

Detroit City Council Votes to Open Adult-Use Cannabis Business Applications for Retailers, Consumption Lounges

The Office of Marijuana Ventures and Entrepreneurship will accept applications from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31.Melissa Schiller July 13, 2022

Michigan Cannabis Regulators Discipline 3 Companies With $16K in Fines

The fines were handed out to license holders in Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor and Bangor for non-compliant transfers, sampling and testing, and shipping.Tony Lange July 07, 2022

Michigan Cannabis Dispensary Adds Drive-Thru to Serve Customers

The drive-thru will be used to fulfill online orders only.Andriana Ruscitto June 14, 2022

Traverse City to Provide Cannabis License Applications For Up to 24 Dispensaries

The northern Michigan city will make applications available for adult-use licenses on June 13 and accept those applications Aug. 22-26.Tony Lange June 07, 2022

Second Lawsuit Challenges Detroit’s Adult-Use Cannabis Ordinance

Medical cannabis company JARS Cannabis is asking the court to block the city from moving ahead with its ordinance, which JARS claims violates Michigan law.Melissa Schiller June 06, 2022

Former NFL Stars Living Dream as Adult-Use Dispensary and Cultivation Business Owners

Calvin Johnson and Rob Sims operate vertically integrated Primitiv in Michigan.Chris Kudialis June 03, 2022

Cannabis Businesses Sue Detroit Over Adult-Use Ordinance

The plaintiffs are challenging a provision that bars medical cannabis operators from receiving an adult-use license until 2027.Melissa Schiller May 12, 2022

Michigan Real Estate Firm Files Bankruptcy Petition

The company leases property to licensed cannabis operators, casting its federal bankruptcy filing into uncertain territory.Eric Sandy May 10, 2022

Michigan Dispensaries Break 4/20 Sales Records

Michiganders celebrated the holiday by purchasing more than 2.3 tons of flower and 140,000 vape cartridges, spending over $15.5 million.Tony Lange April 25, 2022

Detroit Opens Adult-Use Cannabis License Application Process

Michigan’s largest city is now accepting submissions from potential growers, processors, transporters and more.Tony Lange April 21, 2022

Michigan Regulators Withdraw Plan to Allow Hemp-Derived THC Products in the Licensed Cannabis Market

Consumer safety concerns were a primary driver to halting the proposal.Andriana Ruscitto April 20, 2022

Michigan Cannabis Retail Workers Vote to Unionize; Owner Offers Support

Dispensary employees at a provisioning center that is set to open on 4/20 in the southwest part of the state authorized UFCW union representation.Tony Lange April 19, 2022

Sky Labs Gummies, Vape Products Worth $5 Million Placed on Hold in Michigan

State regulators put the cannabis products on administrative hold for an investigation, but no recall was issued.Tony Lange April 18, 2022

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Replaces Marijuana Regulatory Agency as Michigan Cannabis Regulator

The change took effect April 13 under an executive order that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued in February.Melissa Schiller April 14, 2022

5 Tips to Maximize 4/20 Sales at Your Dispensary

Raul Molina of Mint Cannabis shares his top tips and insights on preparing for the holiday and leveraging sales.Andriana Ruscitto April 12, 2022

Inside Hot Box Social: Michigan’s Newest Cannabis Consumption Lounge

The venue currently hosts private events only but is expected to open to the general public by mid to late summer.Andriana Ruscitto April 07, 2022

Detroit City Council Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Participation

Michigan’s largest city is moving forward on an ordinance that approves adult-use retailers.Tony Lange April 06, 2022

Traverse City Drawing Up Zoning Plans For Adult-Use Cannabis Retail

The northern Michigan city could start issuing dispensary licenses as soon as this summer, pending litigation.Tony Lange April 05, 2022

These 8 States Sold $12.8 Billion of Adult-Use Cannabis in 2021

Colorado’s per-capita sales estimate of $429 for its 21-and-older population topped the chart.Tony Lange April 04, 2022

Red White & Bloom Introduces Platinum Vape Live Resin in Michigan

PV Live Resin will soon be carried in nearly 400 Michigan dispensaries and available to all Michigan dispensaries.Posted by Melissa Schiller March 31, 2022

Michigan’s Cannabis Opt-Ins to Receive $42.2 Million

Local municipalities and counties participating in the state’s adult-use cannabis program will split the money from an annual revenue fund.Tony Lange March 25, 2022

LIV Cannabis Co. Announces Grand Opening of Lansing Location to Serve Area’s Patients, Adult-Use Customers

The capital city location aims to provide safe, high-quality cannabis products as the company continues its statewide expansion.Posted by Melissa Schiller March 25, 2022

Detroit City Council Postpones Vote on Revised Adult-Use Cannabis Ordinance

The proposed ordinance would allow adult-use businesses to operate within the city.Melissa Schiller March 23, 2022

Trucenta Opens Michigan’s First Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Hazel Park

Hot Box Social is available first for private events.Posted by Melissa Schiller March 23, 2022

Michigan Cannabis Workers Unionize With UFCW Local 876

Authentic 231 dispensary employees in Manistee organized earlier this month under vertically integrated cannabis company Left Coast Holdings.Tony Lange March 21, 2022

Michigan Cannabis Flower Price Dips $171 Per Ounce in One Year

While overall sales are up, the state’s falling retail prices could continue, all while a 350,000-square-foot indoor grow facility progresses.Tony Lange March 21, 2022

Michigan Legislation Aims to Remove Cannabis as Schedule I Drug

While the state has an adult-use cannabis program, the bill’s sponsor says the plant’s designation as a controlled substance still has broad implications.Tony Lange March 09, 2022

Detroit Ordinance to Allow Adult-Use Dispensaries Advances

The city council’s Public Health and Safety Committee cast a split vote to approve a proposal that would open a licensing process for cannabis businesses.Tony Lange March 08, 2022

Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association Targets State Regulators

The association’s push to advance legislative action comes after one lab filed complaints against Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency.Tony Lange February 25, 2022

Michigan Governor Consolidates Cannabis and Hemp Regulation Under ‘Cannabis Regulatory Agency’

The administrative change is meant to improve efficiency and advance the growth of the cannabis and hemp industries.Melissa Schiller February 14, 2022

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