 Recreational cannabis sales began in Michigan in December 2019, but the city of Detroit didn’t introduce its ordinance to allow recreational cannabis sales until November 2020.
Detroit’s set August 1st 2022 as the date when the first round of recreational cannabis license applications would begin being accepted. However two lawsuits filed in Michigan earlier in the year challenged the city’s recreational ordinance and held up the application process. Those lawsuits have now been ruled on, and the city can proceed with recreational cannabis license applications. Businesses can now apply for cannabis business licenses for dispensaries, microbusinesses, or consumption lounges in Detroit. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan spoke at a press conference and said that social equity would be a priority. Councilman James Tate said, “I am excited that we are on the verge of having Detroiters and other equity applicants having a fair process that will allow them to participate in this multimillion-dollar industry. It is complicated, it is challenging, but it is now possible and that’s the beauty of this fight.” In separate phases, the city will be issuing an eventual total of 160 licenses for dispensaries, microbusinesses, and consumption lounges. Comments are closed.
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