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MI SB0619

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Irwin

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Replaces references to "board" with "marijuana regulatory agency" throughout Section 402 of the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act.

  • Adds exemptions for marihuana-related felonies and misdemeanors from disqualification criteria, allowing applicants with prior marihuana convictions to be eligible for licenses.

  • Changes eligibility language from applicants who "submit a complete application and pay fees" to a structured three-part test requiring a complete application, payment of fees, and demonstration of qualification under the act.

  • Removes "integrity, moral character, and reputation" from the list of factors the marijuana regulatory agency may consider when evaluating applicants, retaining only "personal and business probity; financial ability and experience; and responsibility."

  • Excludes marihuana-related offenses from consideration when evaluating an applicant's criminal history, arrest record, or litigation involvement as part of the licensing determination.

Legislative Description

Medical marihuana: administration; character and fitness of applicant for medical marihuana facility license; prohibit the marijuana regulatory agency from considering in determining the applicant's eligibility for licensure. Amends sec. 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27402).

Medical marihuana: administration

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform

9/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform9/1/2021

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