Proposed changes to marijuana license cap legislation include new rules on outstanding tax debt

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 991

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago


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The state Senate is refocusing its marijuana industry license cap legislation to include new barriers to obtaining a license for growers, processors or dispensary operators with outstanding industry-related tax debt — a move that would help shore up the industry as it deals with a new 24% wholesale tax.

The Michigan Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee on Wednesday heard a second round of testimony on recent changes to Senate Bill 597, a bill proposing new …

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