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MRA's Social Equity Program Announces October Education and Outreach Session
Media Contact: LARA Communications (517-335-LARA (5272))
Email: mediainfo@michigan.gov
October 14, 2020 – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has announced the date, time, and location for its October Education and Outreach Session.
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Zoom
While attendance is free, space is limited. Interested participants need to register for the Education and Outreach Session at the following website: http://bit.ly/SE-educate
On November 1, 2019, the MRA began accepting applications for licensure under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), for a marijuana retailer, marijuana processor, class B marijuana grower, class C marijuana grower, or marijuana secure transporter, from persons holding a state operating license pursuant to the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA).
On October 6, 2020, the MRA issued a bulletin announcing that on March 1, 2021, applications will then be accepted from any applicant for the following adult-use licenses:
- marijuana retailer
- marijuana processor
- class B marijuana grower
- class C marijuana grower
- marijuana secure transporter
The Education and Outreach Session will highlight all the adult-use licenses that will be available to any applicant beginning on March 1, 2021. The MRA Enforcement Section will also be in attendance to provide information on the required inspections of marijuana establishments.
Representatives from the MRA’s social equity team and Enforcement Section will be holding a question and answer session following their presentations.
The Zoom link to attend the October Education and Outreach event will be sent to participants who register.



