Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order eliminating the state’s medical cannabis licensing board, according to the Detroit Free Press.
The volunteer board had been tasked with considering license applications but had struggled to keep pace, causing the state medical cannabis program to fall behind projected growth rates. It has also been the subject of criticism for inconsistent licensing decisions.
“This executive order will eliminate inefficiencies that have made it difficult to meet the needs of Michigan’s medical marijuana patients,” said Gov. Whitmer.
The state legislature has the power to veto the governor’s order, but Whitmer said she spoke to the state Congressional leadership before issuing the order.
Licenses will now be handled by a subdepartment of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency.
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