Detroit’s Psychedelic Healing Shack Up For Sale After Owner Harassed By City
The owner of the Psychedelic Healing Shack, a spiritual and wellness center that was raided by Detroit police last year, has put his Woodward Avenue property up for sale. Robert Pizzimenti, known to many as Dr. Bob, says the move is...
Trump’s Tariffs Drive Up Costs And Prices For Michigan Cannabis Industry
While some companies and parts suppliers have stockpiled enough supply to not feel the effects yet, others are feeling the financial strain of the tariffs already. As the United States and China continue to increase tariffs on each...
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Takes Disciplinary Action Against Licensees Throughout The State
Administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in March are now available for review in the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s March 2025 Disciplinary Action Report. This month’s disciplinary...
U.S. Hemp Fiber Hopes In China Face Tariff Threat
Hemp fiber producers in the U.S. betting on Chinese demand could soon find their plans derailed by retaliation tariffs tied to President Donald Trump’s trade war with China. And while American-grown bast fiber could help fill supply gaps...
Ohio’s First Legal 420 Cannabis Holiday Generates $3 Million Jump In Revenue For State’s Dispensaries
Sunday marked Ohio’s first legal 420 stoner day and recreational marijuana sales were booming in the weeks leading up to the official pot holiday. Ohio voters legalized recreational marijuana in the 2023 election, but dual-use...
Michigan Pot Sales In March Reverse 3-Month Decline, Up 14.5 Percent Since February
Michigan cannabis sales recovered in March posting $276.95 million in sales, up 14.5% from February, according to newly released data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Sales growth occurred in all sales categories, but the...
Gaylord And Traverse City To Invest Cannabis Excise Tax Dollars In Their Towns To Cut Taxes, Expand Services
Lawmakers passed the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA) in 2018. Through the act, local cities collect a 10 percent Marihuana Retailer’s Excise Tax and a 6 percent sales tax on retail marijuana sales. This year, the...
CRA Contingency Planning: Steps To Take If A Power Outage Occurs
The CRA is aware licensees may experience prolonged power outages after a severe weather event and advises licensees to have the below emergency protocols in place. The Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA) and the Michigan...
CRA Advice On 4/20 Activities And Promotions
In light of this week’s 4/20 activities and promotions, the CRA reminds licensees of a few pertinent issues: Giveaways are permitted but need to be tracked in the statewide monitoring system to ensure that a patient or consumer is not...
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency Announces Next Statewide Municipality Summit in May
In response to the positive feedback from the statewide municipality summits held by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), and in keeping with its commitment to engage in transparent communication with stakeholders, the CRA has announced...
