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Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Online Social Equity Program Educational Session
Media Contact: LARA Communications (517-335-LARA (5272))
Email: mediainfo@michigan.gov
August 12, 2020 – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (MRA) social equity team has announced the date, time, and location for its next education and outreach session to promote and encourage participation in the licensed marijuana market:
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Online (Zoom)
While attendance is free, space is limited; interested participants need to register at the following website: https://bit.ly/SE-Remote.
The Zoom meeting information will be sent to participants who register for the session.
During the Zoom meeting, the MRA will provide an education session highlighting the licenses of the adult-use marijuana program and the new business resource directory.
Following the MRA’s presentation, the Department of Treasury will provide information about tax requirements in the marijuana industry and the Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau (CSCL) will provide information on forming a business.
The MRA’s social equity representatives will be available to answer questions following the meeting.
More education and outreach sessions for the MRA’s Social Equity Program will be added soon; check the MRA website for more information.



