On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1 and made Michigan the twelfth U.S. jurisdiction to legalize recreational marijuana. The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA) went into effect December 6. What has been lost in all
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The STATES Act, Rooted in Federalism, Would Address Systemic Risk in Cannabis-Related Banking
Coauthored by Dykema Summer Associate Shaun Sullivan-Towler.
For financial institutions interested in banking state-legal marijuana businesses, 2018 has been a rollercoaster. In January, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Obama-era policy of lenient federal enforcement, creating new confusion for
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Extends Deadline for Issuing Medical Marihuana Facility Licenses to Existing Facilities
Today, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) released an amended set of emergency administrative rules that implement the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (“MMFLA”) and establish a transition period for existing medical marihuana facilities to become licensed. The
It’s High Time to Update Your Marijuana Policies
The legalization of recreational use of marijuana in several states, including California, has left many employment policies vague and confused. This article offers insights to questions every employer should be asking in light of legalization.
Medical Cannabis – Every Little Victory Counts
Individuals and businesses operating in the medical cannabis industry have seen ample foes and scrutiny by the federal government. It is not a secret Jeff Sessions is a long standing antagonist of cannabis products and the laws supporting the industry.
Michigan Medical Marihuana Licensing Board Divided on Licenses
Today marked the first day Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Licensing Board took action on licenses under Michigan’s relatively new Medical Marihuana Facilities License Act (“MMFLA”). Although industry observers were hoping for some initial signals on the standards the Board will apply
BMMR News! Updates From Michigan Medical Marihuana Licensing Board
At the March 22nd Michigan Medical Marihuana Licensing Board meeting, Andrew Brisbo, Director of the State’s Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation (“BMMR”), provided some important updates on Michigan’s licensing process.
First, while the Board took up just two “pre-qualification” (Phase
Michigan Treasury Department Releases Finalized RAB on the Tax Treatment of Marihuana Sales
In October 2017, the Michigan Department of Treasury (the “Department”) released a draft Revenue Administrative Bulletin (“RAB”) explaining the marihuana provisioning center tax imposed by the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (the “MMFLA”) and the sales and use tax treatment
Marijuana Laws Muddy the Waters for Contractors
*This article originally appeared in National Defense Magazine on January 30, 2018.
For federal contractors required to provide drug-free workplaces, the national trend toward legalization of marijuana will be a critical issue that will require attention in the coming years.
Michigan Continues to Fine-Tune How Marihuana Businesses Can Operate Before Licensure
Earlier this month, Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) announced that its forthcoming emergency rules will allow existing unlicensed medical marihuana businesses to continue to operate while they seek licenses under the new Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act