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SB 787

Marihuana: other; marihuana accessory with a heating element; prohibit the sale of unless the heating element is made of or encased in certain materials. Amends sec. 11 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27961).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Irwin and 2 co-sponsors

SB 787 tightens marijuana security, viewing restrictions, age limits (21+), packaging safety, and transport rules to boost oversight and reduce youth appeal.

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Bill Summary · SB 787

Summary of Senate Bill 787 (2025-2026, Michigan)

Note: The bill text provided appears to reference Michigan’s regulation of marijuana, specifically amending section 11 of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act. The citation “2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27961)” is consistent with Michigan law formatting, though the bill header labels it as SB 787 for 2025-2026.

Overall purpose

SB 787 seeks to modify and tighten various prohibitions, security requirements, and packaging/marketing rules related to marijuana establishments (growers, processors, retailers, microbusinesses, and testing facilities) and related marijuana accessories within the state. The main thrust is to strengthen oversight, restrict certain activities, and ensure safety and compliance across the marijuana supply chain.

Key provisions and changes

  • Public visibility restrictions (Section 11(1)(a))

    • Prohibits cultivation, processing, sale, or display of marijuana or marijuana accessories if visibility from a public place outside the establishment is possible without optical aids (e.g., binoculars, aircraft). This aims to limit public view of certain activities and products.

  • Operational location and security (Section 11(1)(b))

    • Requires marijuana activities to occur at a physical address approved by the department and within an enclosed, secured area. Access must be restricted to authorized persons.

  • Youth employment prohibition (Section 11(1)(c))

    • Prohibits individuals under 21 from volunteering or working for a marijuana establishment.

  • Taxation/compliance with act (Section 11(1)(d))

    • Prohibits sale or transfer of marijuana not produced, distributed, and taxed in compliance with the act.

  • Heating-element marijuana accessories (Section 11(1)(e))

    • Prohibits sale or transfer of marijuana accessories with a heating element intended to introduce marijuana into the human body unless the heating element is made of or encased in glass or ceramic.

  • Tobacco sales prohibition (Section 11(1)(f))

    • Prohibits the sale or transfer of tobacco by marijuana establishments.

  • General security and inspection requirements (Section 11(2))

    • Enclosed, secured areas for cultivation, processing, testing, and storage.
    • Restricted access controlled through secure entrances for employees, permitted individuals, agency personnel, and law enforcement/emergency personnel.
    • Inventory and equipment must be secured during and after hours to deter theft.
    • Requires cooperation with department/cannabis regulatory agency inspections and audits; agents may inspect during operating hours.
    • Reiterates age restrictions: no one under 21 may volunteer or work.
    • Reaffirms prohibition on selling/ transferring marijuana not in compliance with the act.

  • Transport limits (Section 11(3))

    • Agents for growers, retailers, processors, microbusinesses, testing facilities, or their agents may not transport more than 15 ounces of marijuana or 60 grams of concentrate at one time.

  • Secure transporter restrictions (Section 11(4))

    • A secure transporter may not hold title to marijuana.

  • Edible candy packaging safety (Section 11(5))

    • Prohibits processing edible marijuana-infused candy in shapes or packages attractive to children or easily confused with non-marihuana candy.

  • On-premises consumption exception (Section 11(6))

    • The packaging safety requirement applies except for marijuana transferred for consumption on the premises where sold.

  • Tobacco sales (Section 11(6) continuation)

    • Restates prohibition on selling or transferring tobacco by marijuana establishments (consistent with Section 11(1)(f)).

Who and what is affected

  • Marijuana establishments (growers, processors, retailers, microbusinesses, testing/safety facilities) and their agents
  • Employees and volunteers (age 21+ required)
  • Security and compliance personnel (state cannabis regulatory agency, law enforcement)
  • Customers (access limited by packaging and visibility rules)
  • Accessory manufacturers and sellers (restricted heating-element devices)
  • Transporters and secure transport entities (transport limits; title restrictions)

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral
    • Introduced February 18, 2026 by Senator Jeff Irwin; referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
  • Sponsors
    • Primary sponsor: Senator Jeff Irwin
    • Co-sponsors: Senator Sue Shink, Senator Dayna Polehanki

Potential impact

  • Tightens visibility and security requirements for marijuana operations, potentially increasing facility costs for enhanced containment and alarmed access control.
  • Imposes stricter age restrictions for workers/volunteers (21+).
  • Tightens packaging and presentation requirements to reduce child-attraction risks (especially for edible products).
  • Introduces specific limits on transportation of marijuana by licensed entities.
  • Adds material-encasement requirements for certain heating-element accessories, potentially reducing appeal or use in ways that bypass public health safeguards.
  • Strengthens regulatory oversight through mandatory inspections and audits.

If you would like, I can compare SB 787 to existing Michigan law or provide a side-by-side clause-level analysis of the proposed changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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