Michigan Marijuana Law

Kirk, Huth, Lange & Badalamenti provides legal counsel to municipalities and businesses related to the rapidly growing and evolving marijuana industry in Michigan. Following the recent legalization of medical and recreational use of marijuana in Michigan, entrepreneurs and community leaders have been grappling with how to operate within the new regulatory framework, and our firm has been at the forefront of helping them to overcome the legal challenges.

We have significant experience in Municipal Law and Litigation which allows us to help our clients effectively regulate marijuana within their borders. For cities, villages, and townships in Macomb County and across the state of Michigan, we provide legal counsel regarding marijuana ballot initiatives, the evaluation of applications, and the drafting and enforcement of municipal ordinances related to legally growing, manufacturing, transporting, and selling marijuana. 

For example, we played a lead role in the creation of one of Michigan’s first local ordinances under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act for our client Harrison Township, Michigan. That ordinance has served as a model for other communities throughout the state. We also help our clients shut down unlicensed, or otherwise illegally operating, dispensaries and other businesses.

From initial application to full-blown operation, we advise maijuana businesses in Michigan on a wide range of matters related to virtually every major business issue they face, including entity formation, real estate transactions, licensing and local government relations, administrative law, corporate transactions, labor and employment law, contract drafting and negotiation, and litigation.

Our strong municipal law experience enables us to advise our business clients on the intricacies and nuances of the marijuana licensing frameworks in place throughout Michigan, and our strong relationships with community leaders enables us to work with local governing bodies to create solutions to difficult challenges on behalf of our clients.

Legalized marijuana presents exciting opportunities, from increased tax revenue to new markets for growth, for both municipalities and businesses in Michigan. We offer comprehensive legal guidance to clients in Michigan’s emerging marijuana industry.