SAGINAW, MI — If you are interested in learning what the application process will be like to obtain a license for a marijuana establishment, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency is hosting a meeting on the topic in Saginaw Township.
MRA employees will be on hand at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Zauel Library, 3100 N. Center Road, to demonstrate the online license application process to applicants seeking to obtain a marijuana establishment license under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act – the ballot proposal passed by Michigan voters in November 2018.
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The informational meeting gathered input from citizens and experts.
Those in attendance will be able to familiarize themselves with the process and what will be required when the applications become available online on Nov. 1, 2019.
The session lasts three hours and there is no charge to attend. However, due to space constraints, applicants should register as soon as possible.
Across Michigan, many municipalities are awaiting the state to iron out details before opting in and allowing recreational marijuana facilities to operate within their borders.
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Some are taking a wait-and-see approach.
In July, Saginaw City Council voted to opt out with a sunset provision that will allow the city to revisit its decision in a year.
In that time, council members said, there will be more information and the state will have ironed out its rules.
Medical marijuana facilities were also blocked by city council in the same meeting on July 22.
In January, Saginaw Township Board of Trustees voted to prohibit recreational marijuana facilities from operating in the township.
Buena Vista Township officials blocked recreational facilities in December, after allowing and granting licenses for eight medical marijuana businesses.
For those unable to attend the upcoming meeting in person, application instructions, checklists and additional resources will be made available in the future and posted on the MRA website at www.michigan.gov/MRA.
Questions may be directed to the Adult-Use Licensing Section via email at MRA-Adult-Use-Marijuana@michigan.gov or via phone at 517-284-8599.
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Officials will explain the online application process that launches Nov. 1.
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