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Marijuana Application Announcement

The City of Highland Park Michigan will begin accepting marijuana business license applications April 20, 2023.
 
The City of Highland Park is excited to announce that it will accept applications for cannabis businesses in accordance with the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. This is a significant step towards the legalization of marijuana in the state, and the city is committed to ensuring that the process is fair, transparent and inclusive.
 
The city recognizes the immense potential of this new industry and is committed to creating an environment that fosters growth and development for all interested parties. By opening up the application process, the city hopes to attract a diverse range of entrepreneurs and businesses that will help to stimulate the local economy and create new job opportunities.
 
The application process will be rigorous and will require applicants to meet a number of criteria, including a criminal background check, financial stability, and compliance with all state and local regulations. The city will also be looking for businesses that are committed to social equity and are willing to invest in the community.
 
Authorization of facilities
      a) Pursuant to the State of Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency, the City of Highland Park authorizes the operation of the following cannabis businesses, provided they possess a state operating license issued under the State Marihuana Acts and they comply with the city’s zoning requirements and all other applicable laws and ordinances. 
      b) The maximum number of each type of marijuana facility or marijuana establishment allowed in the City of Highland Park shall be discretionary and as follows: 
 
License types and number of licenses:
      Class A Grower: Maximum four (4) licenses. May be Medical and/or Recreational.
      Class B Grower: Maximum four (4) licenses. May be Medical and/or Recreational. 
      Class C Grower: Maximum five (5) locations. May be Medical and/or Recreational. 
      Processor: Maximum four (4) licenses. May be Medical and/or Recreational. 
      Secure Transporter: Maximum two (2) licenses. May be Medical and/or Recreational.
      Provisioning Center: Maximum five (5) licenses. Medical Only. 
      Retailer: Maximum five (5) licenses. Recreational Only. 
      Safety Compliance Facility: Maximum one (1) license. May be Medical and/or Recreational.
      Microbusiness: Maximum three (3) licenses. Recreational Only. 
      Consumption Lounge: Maximum three (3) licenses. Recreational Only. 
 
Fee detail:
      Application Fee: $5,000.00 
 
 
Applications will be available online only April 20 – June 19, 2023, on the City of Highland Park website https://highlandparkmi.gov/.  Completed applications will be accepted on-line only.
 
For more information call the office of the Highland Park City Clerk at: 313.252.0050 ext. 223 or 220
City of Highland Park Ordinance https://highlandparkmi.gov/Latest-News/Marijuana.aspx
Email: clerksoffice@highlandparkmi.gov
 

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