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October 31, 2018 Deadline for Caregivers and The Changing Marihuana Dynamic in Michigan

Caregivers and the DoDo Cannabis and extinct birds would seemingly never show up in any conversation. However, in speaking with our cannabis clients, a lot of them are inquiring about the feasibility of the Caregiver model, specifically as it was pushed for years. What many in the industry have actually described as the "Caregiver Model" is going the way of the Do-Do bird on October 31, 2018. Halloween this year will certainly be the extinction event for the caregiver model as several have actually known it for several years here in Michigan. While Caregivers will continue to be able to grow and sell to their registered patients, and for themselves, if they are also registered qualifying patients, the "gray market" where they were marketing their overages, and making a fairly good profit, is coming to an end. What was the "Caregiver Model?" Under the old "Caregiver Model," a Registered Caregiver might grow up to seventy-two (72) marihuana plants,...

Many Michigan Communities Planning to Ban Commercial Recreational Marijuana Facilities

It has emerged that some communities within Michigan are trying to ban commercial cannabis facilities concentrated on supplying the drug for recreational abuse within the borders of their neighborhoods. This news comes within weeks of the state of Michigan authorizing laws that would permit marijuana to be cultivated and sold recreationally. The law is due to go into effect in December, so those neighborhoods will need to act quickly if they wish to utilize their opt-out to block the sale of recreational cannabis in their location. So how can these neighborhoods select to opt out of a law like this? The current opt-out system implies that if they wish to avoid the sale of recreational marijuana, they need to pass an ordinance or encourage citizens to authorize a ballot saying that the neighborhood does not want to take part. The treatments surrounding such ballots and when they need to occur or when they can take place is really dirty to say the least. Some think that they can't ta...

Marijuana Attorney: An Easy Definition

What is a marijuana lawyer, what do they do, and how can they benefit you? These three questions are probably on your mind if you're looking into opening a medical cannabis company in Michigan. Do not fret, all your inquiries will be addressed in this post. What is a Cannabis Lawyer? To put it concisely, a cannabis attorney is someone who provides legal services focusing on marijuana law. Mostly, this refers to medical cannabis and the licensing required to begin a business in this field. A marijuana attorney will represent marijuana organisations that need help. There is a variety of various legal problems they might have, and it may shock you to see how much a cannabis attorney can assist you with. What Do Cannabis Attorneys Help You With? The work these attorneys do will depend on the scenario you find yourself in. If you don't have an organisation however want to begin one, then they help you request a license. A cannabis lawyer has all the understanding and experience to k...