How to get licensed or badged to work in the cannabis industry in your state:
Cannabis Licensing in Michigan
Michigan
- Medical:
- yes
- Adult Use:
- yes
- Hemp:
- Yes
- CBD:
- yes
- Delivery:
- Medical & Adult Use
- Fees:
- N/A
- Application:
- Link
- Age:
- 21+
- Hiring Timeline:
- Not Specified
- Cannabis Job Market Overview:
Michigan was the first state in the midwest to legalize medical and adult-use cannabis. Michigan voters approved the Michigan Compassionate Care Initiative in November 2008. The measure legalized the use of medical marijuana for those with severe or terminal illnesses.
Michigan voters approved the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (MRTMA) in November 2018, legalizing the consumption of cannabis for adults 21 and older. The MRTMA also created a regulated and taxed cannabis retail infrastructure, allowing dispensaries to sell to adults.
- Cannabis Job Requirements & Application Process:
Do you need a worker’s permit for a cannabis industry job in Michigan?
No. There are currently no licensing or certification requirements to work in cannabis in Michigan
How old do you have to be to work in the cannabis industry in Michigan?
Employees must be at least 21 years old to work in all cannabis industry jobs in Michigan.
Do you have to complete a background check to work in the cannabis industry in Michigan?
Employees must complete a background check to work in cannabis industry jobs in Michigan.
Do you have to submit fingerprints to work in the cannabis industry in Michigan?
No.
- Cannabis Job Background Check Requirements:
According to the Michigan MRA, “if the background check indicates a pending charge or conviction within the past 10 years for a controlled substance-related felony, a licensee shall not hire the prospective employee without written permission of the Marijuana Regulatory Agency.”
- Additional Links:
N/A
- Additional Job & Salary Information:
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