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CRA Adds Sherri Overfield to Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Exclusion List

LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has permanently excluded Sherri Overfield from being employed by – or working in any capacity – at or for a licensed Michigan marijuana business or being a supplemental applicant of any medical or adult-use marijuana business in Michigan. On July 30, 2025, the CRA issued a consent order and stipulation,

By |2025-08-26T13:04:02-04:00August 26th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Tribal Cannabis Compact Signed Between CRA And Bay Mills Indian Community

LANSING - In a historic development for cannabis policy and tribal sovereignty in Michigan, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency and the Bay Mills Indian Community have officially signed the state’s first tribal-state cannabis compact, allowing the Upper Peninsula-based tribal nation to participate directly in Michigan’s licensed adult-use cannabis market. The agreement, finalized on July 25, 2025,

July 2025 CRA Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update

LANSING - It is time for the CRA’s Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update! Check out what we have been up to this summer along with tips and reminders of the resources we offer. Education Sessions Check out the new additions to the Video Library on the CRA website. Browse all education sessions by topic or

June Cannabis Prices Continue 5-Month Decline, Despite Selling More Product

LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell again, for the fifth month in a row, from the same months in 2024. Ironically, Michigan dispensaries sold 17.6 percent more cannabis by weight compared to the same period in 2024. The dichotomy is due to falling prices and over saturation of the market. The average price for an

By |2025-07-16T11:10:04-04:00July 16th, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

CRA Finalizes Non-Renewal of Processor License for Mt. Morris-based Sky Labs

LANSING - The CRA announced on June 30 the nonrenewal of the processor license for Sky Labs. On December 3, 2024, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) received an application from Sky Labs for the renewal of marijuana license AU-P-000157; on January 31, 2025, the CRA issued a notice of nonrenewal denying Sky Lab’s application to renew

By |2025-07-01T11:04:22-04:00July 1st, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Public Meeting Agenda Set For June 26

LANSING - Got a gripe or complaint for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency? On Thursday you'll have a chance to share it as the CRA will hold a public meeting at 9:30 A.M. To view the meeting agenda please visit the CRA Calendar Event Page at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/cra/resources/agency-event-page. The purpose of this public

By |2025-06-24T10:38:02-04:00June 24th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan April Pot Sales Down From March, Despite 420 Holiday Surge

LANSING - Michigan April cannabis sales declined 2.5 percent, from $276 million in March to $270.2 million last month, with medical sales down to just roughly $500,000 in April, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency reported Tuesday. In one of those good news versus bad news twists, consumers purchased more pot in April – when the 420

By |2025-05-14T18:06:07-04:00May 14th, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Takes Disciplinary Action Against Licensees Throughout Michigan

LANSING - Administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in April are now available for review in the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s April 2025 Disciplinary Action Report. This month’s disciplinary actions: Burton 123 Grow, LLC, AU-G-C-001409 (METRC non-compliance, sampling and testing) Mt. Clemens 222 Companies, LLC dba Joyology of Mt. Clemens, AU-R-001216 (Surveillance/security) Cheboygan 600 Riggs

By |2025-05-14T14:19:43-04:00May 14th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan CRA Director Warns State Legislature Cannabis Industry Under Strain And Needs Reform

LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Brian Hanna told state lawmakers this week that the cannabis industry is under extreme pressure from falling prices, black market activity and the growing unregulated, intoxicating hemp products sold in gas stations and other retailers that compete with licensed products sold through dispensaries. Hanna said at a regulatory

By |2025-04-26T11:50:11-04:00April 25th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|