Michigan's cannabis regulator told industry members at the agency's quarterly public meeting on Thursday, June 26, that he understands that the state's nearly 6-year-old recreational industry is facing challenges and that the agency is working to address them. But Brian Hanna, the executive director of Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency, said at the meeting, held both in-person in Lansing and virtually, that if industry members want to see change, the best way may be to talk directly with state lawmakers.
"We understand that there is oversupply in the state of Michigan," he said. "We understand that there are people that are still cheating in the regulated environment, and we continue to have enforcement efforts, and we're looking for greater tools to continue to work on that."
"If you want to see change in certain policies in this state, please talk to your lawmakers right now," Hanna said.
He said challenges include enforcement of licensees, increasing supply and falling prices, unlicensed illicit activity and the proliferation of intoxicating hemp-derived products.
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