MI HB6453

Licensed medical marihuana facility operators and their agents are protected from criminal prosecution, civil prosecution, property seizure, and professional licensing sanctions when operating within scope of their state license.

Property owners and lessors who knowingly permit marihuana facilities on their premises are protected from criminal penalties, civil prosecution, property seizure, and professional sanctions if they have no knowledge the licensee violated the act.

Certified public accountants and financial institutions providing services to compliant marihuana licensees are protected from marihuana-related criminal prosecution, civil prosecution, and property seizure.

Applicants who submitted complete applications and paid fees before the bill's effective date may operate until March 31, 2019 without facing state or local marihuana-related prosecution or penalties.

Certain provisions of Michigan's business corporation acts, partnership acts, and limited liability company acts do not apply to licensed marihuana growers, processors, transporters, provisioning centers, and safety compliance facilities operating in compliance with the act.