Mich. Admin. Code R. 420.27a

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 420.27a - Marihuana educational research license

Rule 27a.

(1) A marihuana educational research license authorizes a licensee to do all of the following:

Obtain marihuana from a marihuana establishment.

Produce marihuana products.

Perform research on marihuana and marihuana products.

Dispose of marihuana and marihuana products.

(2) A licensee holding a marihuana educational research license shall apply for the necessary registration from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). A licensee must provide proof of registration to the agency before engaging in any licensed activity.

(3) An application for a marihuana educational research license must be made under oath on a form provided by the agency. A complete application for a marihuana educational research license must contain the information required in these rules and information regarding the marihuana educational research license including, at a minimum, all of the following:

(a) A research plan including, at a minimum, all of the following:

(i) A written plan for documenting all individuals who will have access to the location and marihuana or marihuana products.

(ii) Detailed description and documentation of affiliation with a degree or certificate program offered by an institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

(iii) A brief description of the research that will be conducted.

(iv) A written plan to ensure secure delivery and receipt of marihuana at the licensed location.

(v) A written plan to ensure the safe storage of marihuana at the licensed location.

(vi) A written plan for the tracking of marihuana quantities at the licensed location.

(vii) A written plan for the disposal of marihuana after research.

(viii) A floor plan of the location.

(b) For an applicant seeking licensure for a marihuana educational research license, confirmation of municipal compliance on an attestation form provided by the agency that includes all of the following:

(i) The name and address of the proposed marihuana educational research license.

(ii) The municipality where the proposed marihuana educational research license is located.

(iii) The contact information for the municipality including, at a minimum, all of the following:

(A) The name of the clerk of the municipality or his or her designee.

(B) The telephone number of the clerk of the municipality or his or her designee.

(C) The email address of the clerk of the municipality or his or her designee.

(D) The mailing address of the clerk of the municipality or his or her designee.

(iv) Confirmation that the municipality has not adopted an ordinance prohibiting the proposed marihuana educational research license.

(v) Confirmation that the applicant is in compliance with any ordinance the municipality has adopted relating to marihuana establishments within its jurisdiction, including zoning regulations.

(vi) Attestation that the applicant will report any changes that occur with municipal ordinances or zoning regulations that relate to the proposed marihuana educational research license, any municipal approvals, or any violations of a municipal or zoning regulation.

(vii) The date and signature of the applicant.

(c) A certificate of use and occupancy pursuant to R 420.208 in which the authorized activities of the marihuana educational research license are to be conducted.

(d) Any other documents required by the agency that are not inconsistent with the acts and these rules.

(4) An applicant for a marihuana educational research license shall provide notification and report to the agency in writing within 24 hours when he or she became aware of or should have become aware of all of the following:

(a) Loss of institutional affiliation.

(b) Loss of institutional accreditation.

(c) Loss or restriction of DEA registration.

(d) Theft, loss, diversion, or criminal activity at the licensed location.

(5) A marihuana educational research licensee shall maintain and provide upon request of the agency a written schedule for disposal of marihuana and marihuana products after it has concluded research on that item.

(6) A marihuana educational research licensee shall accurately enter all transactions, current inventory, and other information into the statewide monitoring system as required by the agency.

(7) A marihuana educational research licensee shall not sell or transfer marihuana or marihuana products to a marihuana establishment or to a marihuana customer.

(8) A marihuana educational research licensee shall designate and enter into the statewide monitoring system administrative users pursuant to R 420.602(2)(b) and (c) as required by the agency.

(9) A marihuana educational research licensee shall prohibit marihuana or marihuana products grown, produced, or obtained under the license to be consumed or sampled on the licensed premises unless the licensee is approved to engage in a research study under R 420.510(11) or the licensee obtains express written permission from the agency.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 420.27a

2022 MR 5, Eff. 3/7/2022