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MI SB0461

Bill

Status

Passed

12/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Curtis VanderWall

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires medical marijuana licensees to provide proof of liability insurance of at least $100,000 per license before the marijuana regulatory agency grants or renews any license.

  • Mandates insurance be issued by a licensed insurance company or captive insurance company in Michigan and prohibits policy conditions that relieve the insurer from liability for claims under the act.

  • Covers bodily injuries to qualifying patients caused by adulterated marijuana or marijuana-infused products, including injuries from intentional conduct, except when the licensee or employee acted with intent to harm.

  • Requires licensees to file an attestation of compliance signed by an officer of the issuing insurance company, and immediately suspends licenses if proof of financial responsibility lapses.

  • Licensees must provide 30 days' notice before canceling insurance and procure replacement coverage within 30 days; does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 462 is also enacted.

Legislative Description

Medical marihuana: licenses; proof of financial responsibility criteria; modify. Amends sec. 408 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27408). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0462'21

Medical marihuana: licenses

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0160'21

12/29/2021

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform7/21/2021
Regulatory Reform5/20/2021

Full Bill Text

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