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SB 598

Medical marihuana: licenses; number of marihuana provisioning center licenses; place limit on. Amends secs. 102, 302, 401 & 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 et seq.) & adds sec. 402a.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy Moss and 1 co-sponsor

Michigan bill restricts medical marijuana retail licenses through numerical caps, potentially reducing competition and patient access while protecting existing licensee market share.

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Bill Summary · SB 598

Legislative bill overview

SB 598 would modify Michigan's medical marijuana licensing framework by placing limits on the number of marijuana provisioning center (retail) licenses that can be issued. The bill amends the 2016 Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, which currently allows for expansive licensing without numerical caps in most jurisdictions.

Why is this important

Provisioning center caps directly affect market competition, pricing, and access to medical marijuana patients. This could determine whether the market remains competitive with multiple retailers or becomes more consolidated, influencing both patient choice and local economic benefits from licensing fees and tax revenue.

Potential points of contention

  • Market consolidation vs. access: Caps may reduce competition and increase prices for patients, but proponents argue caps prevent market saturation and protect existing license holders' investments
  • Local control balance: The bill must balance state-level limits with municipalities' existing authority to set their own provisioning center restrictions
  • Equity concerns: Caps could disadvantage social equity applicants or communities historically harmed by cannabis prohibition who seek market entry

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

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