Marihuana: other; cross-references to industrial hemp research and development act within the medical marihuana facilities licensing act; amend. Amends title & secs. 102, 206, 502 & 505 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0599'25
What changed between versions
Created a new comprehensive licensing system covering multiple facility types including growers, processors, provisioning centers, secure transporters, and safety compliance facilities.
Incorporated industrial hemp provisions allowing certain licensees to process, test, or sell industrial hemp.
Added detailed definitions for key terms including 'affiliate', 'applicant', 'grower', 'processor', 'provisioning center', 'secure transporter', and 'safety compliance facility'.
Established specific operational requirements for processors including experience requirements for primary caregivers and restrictions on employing registered primary caregivers.
Added detailed testing standards and requirements for safety compliance facilities including accredited testing and staff qualifications.
Established new labeling and packaging requirements including warnings about pregnancy and restrictions on shapes that appeal to minors.
Established new informational pamphlet requirements for provisioning centers including safety information and poison control hotline numbers.
Extended processor experience requirements deadline from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2021.
Created a statewide monitoring system for tracking marijuana transfers and transactions.
Defined eligibility criteria for applicants including disclosure requirements for managerial employees and ownership interests.