Marijuana Business Magazine - January 2017

Michigan A campaign to legalize recreational cannabis sub- mitted signatures to state officials in the hopes of qualifying for the 2018 ballot. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol turned in more than 360,000 signatures to the secretary of state’s office, well over the 252,523 necessary to make the ballot, campaign officials said. The coalition also announced the support of the National Cannabis Industry Association. The coalition already includes the Marijuana Policy Pro- ject, Drug Policy Alliance and several other state and national organizations. Montana Regulators proposed a slew of updated rules for medical cannabis companies. The proposed rules deliver more clarity to those looking to participate in the state’s MMJ industry. The wide-ranging proposal covers license fees and an inventory track-and-trace system. It also cites contaminants for which MMJ will be tested. For instance, “four types of heavy metals, 15 solvents and 59 pesticides” were identified. The rules are expected to take effect April 30 at the latest. January 2018 • Marijuana Business Magazine • 25