Loading chat...
MI SB0461
Bill
Status
12/29/2021
Primary Sponsor
Curtis VanderWall
Click for details
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