Executive Order will speed up medical marijuana licensing and align recreation and medical programs
LANSING, MI – The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association issued a statement today applauding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order dissolving the Medical Marihuana Licensing Board.
The board, formed by former Gov. Snyder, had been under fire in recent months for its slow rate of license approvals and what many say were inconsistent and unfounded denials, resulting in a shortage of legal and safe products for Michigan medical marijuana patients.
“We’re fully supportive of the Governor’s decision,” said Robin Schneider, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. “This will streamline the licensing process and ensure it is fair. We have full faith in the professional staff at the Marijuana Regulatory Agency and LARA to do their jobs and create a safe and well-regulated market.”
The executive order will dissolve the Medical Marihuana Licensing Board while creating the Marijuana Regulatory Agency, a type 1 state agency within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) with more power to oversee and regulate the marijuana industry in Michigan, both legal and medical. Advocates believe this will bring both sectors of the marijuana industry more in line with each other.
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Contact: John Truscott
(517) 420-0551
jtruscott@truscottrossman.com
Robin Schneider
(517) 974-2265
robin@micannabisindustryassociation.org