CPAM Conference Day #2, Session - Marijuana in Michigan

 Mr. Andrew Brisbo, was appointed by Governor Whitmer to lead the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) the successor to the Bureau of Marijuana Regulation.  The agency oversees the Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act and Marijuana Tracking Act as well as the medical marijuana register card program.

Programs: Adult Use, MI Medical Marijuana Patient Care Givers, Medical Marijuana Facilities, and Social Equity Programs.

Mr. Adrews stated that there are currently 276,970 patients (453) minors and 37,878 caregivers in the state of Michigan. There is an online application for all involved which has helped to streamline the process.

The applications and fees that are paid once approved range from $6,000.00 to $67, 000.00.

Municipalities have the option to "Opt-In" or vote not to allow the facilities in their communities

For more information, on the application process click on the link to the LARA:
MI Medical Marijuana Facility Licensing

Mr. Steve Rau, Senior Regulation agent of the Marijuana Regulatory Agency's Enforcement section provided an overview of inspection of the facilities and code enforcement.  Locations that apply and granted a license must follow the guidelines and use of a "Metric" tracking system to track from seed-to-plant to sale.

Mr. Bill Couosins, an experienced security consultant and founder of WJ Cousins and Associates provided an overview of his business that provides Security Consulting, Medical Marihuana Consulting, and Investigations.  His company has worked with licensed operators to make sure that their facilities meet the strict state standards on security the building, crime analysis, vaults/safes, secure windows, and alarms.

Click the link for company information:  WJ Cousins & Associates