Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation to regulate the medical marijuana industry in September 2016. But a year and a half later, the state still hasn't licensed a single cannabis business. Now, the licensing board is adding two more meetings to its schedule in an effort to expedite the process.
From Cannabis Dispensary: Amid Regulatory Crackdown, Michigan Prepares to Issue Medical Marijuana Licenses
It's unclear how effective two extra meetings will be in speeding up the licensing process. Last week, the Michigan Medical Licensing Board deadlocked on two applicants – each rejected by a 2-2 vote. Both were temporarily rejected for an application thanks to misdemeanors that hadn't been disclosed.
