[Adopted by vote of the people 11-8-2022]
The purpose of this article is to serve and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by authorizing and regulating adult-use marihuana establishments within the Township pursuant to Section 6 of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Initiated Law 1 of 2018, at MCL 333.27956.
The following terms when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended.
ADULT-USE GROWER
Means a marihuana establishment as defined under the MRTMA;[1] an equivalent license under MMFLA is a medical marihuana grower.
ADULT-USE MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENT
Means a marihuana establishment as defined under the MRTMA.
ADULT-USE PROCESSOR
Means a marihuana establishment as defined under the MRTMA;[2] an equivalent license under MMFLA is a medical marihuana processor.
ADULT-USE RETAILER
Means a marihuana establishment as defined under the MRTMA;[3] an equivalent license under MMFLA is a medical marihuana provisioning center.
DEPARTMENT
Means the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Marihuana Regulatory Agency or any successor agency that issues and regulates marihuana facility licenses.
MEDICAL MARIHUANA GROWER
Means a marihuana establishment that is defined pursuant to the MMFLA.[4]
MEDICAL MARIHUANA PROCESSOR
Means a marihuana establishment that is defined pursuant to the MMFLA.[5]
MEDICAL MARIHUANA PROVISIONING CENTER
Means a marihuana establishment that is defined pursuant to the MMFLA.[6]
MMFLA
Means the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, Public Act 281 of 2016 at MCL 333.27102.
MRTMA
Means the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Initiated Law 1 of 2018, MCLA 333.27951 et seq.
PERMIT
Means a permit issued by the Township under this article for a marihuana establishment.
[1]
Editor's Note: See MCL 333.27951 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See MCL 333.27951 et seq.
[3]
Editor's Note: See MCL 333.27951 et seq.
[4]
Editor's Note: See MCL 333.27951 et seq.
[5]
Editor's Note: See MCL 333.27951 et seq.
[6]
Editor's Note: See MCL 333.27951 et seq.
Pursuant to Section 6 of the MRTMA, the Township authorizes permits for the following types of adult-use marihuana establishments: growers, processors, and retailers. An adult-use grower, processor, or retailer establishment may operate at a location shared with a marihuana facility operating with an equivalent license and Township permit pursuant to Article I, Medical Marihuana Facilities, of this chapter and the MMFLA.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See MCL 333.27101 et seq.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an adult-use marihuana establishment in the Township without a valid permit issued by the Township pursuant to this article and a state operating license issued by the Department. The Township shall issue a permit to qualified applicants within 30 days of the submission of an application.
B. 
Application for permit. An application for a permit must be made on a form provided by the Township. The applicant shall provide such information as to enable the Township to determine whether the applicant meets the qualifications established in this article. The Township shall charge an annual permit fee of $5,000 to defray application, administrative, and enforcement costs associated with the operation of the adult-use marihuana establishment in the Township. The Township shall provide application forms within 30 days of the effective date of this article.