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MI HB5621

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jim Lilly

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act to clarify definitions including "industrial hemp," "industrial hemp-infused product," "marihuana," and changes references from "department" to "marijuana regulatory agency."

  • Prohibits marihuana licensees from selling or transferring marihuana to minors (individuals under 21 years of age) or visibly intoxicated individuals.

  • Creates a civil cause of action allowing individuals injured or killed by a minor or visibly intoxicated person to sue the licensee that sold the marihuana, with damages capped at $100,000 and limited to wage loss, replacement services, or medical expenses.

  • Requires licensees to maintain minimum insurance coverage of $100,000 for liability claims and establishes a 2-year statute of limitations for lawsuits with a 120-day notice requirement to defendants.

  • Provides defenses for licensees, including that checking valid government-issued ID showing the person is 21 or older is a complete defense, and exempts the minor or intoxicated person from having their own cause of action.

Legislative Description

Marihuana; liability; sale of marihuana to an individual who is younger than 21 years of age or visibly intoxicated; prohibit, and create cause of action for harm that the individual causes. Amends sec. 3 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953) & adds sec. 11a.

Marihuana: penalties and remedies

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/17/2020

3/17/2020

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/12/2020

Full Bill Text

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