Supplemental JCAR Agency Report

Under the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), 1969 PA 306, the agency that has the statutory authority to promulgate the rules must complete this form after JCAR has proposed a change to a pending rule. Submit an electronic copy of this form to the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules (MOAHR) at MOAHR-Rules@michigan.gov. 

1. Department:

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

2. Division/agency/bureau:

Marijuana Regulatory Agency

3. Rule set number (as assigned by MOAHR):

2019-70 LR

4. Title of proposed rule(s) or rule set:

Marihuana Sampling and Testing

5. Rule number(s) impacted by the proposed change:

R420.304(2)(b); R420.305(11)

6. Statement of Determination by MOAHR:

MOAHR has determined that the regulatory impact and the impact on small businesses would not be more burdensome, as the current emergency rules address batch sizes. 

7. Is a new Agency Report and Public Hearing required?

No

8. Agency explanation for the proposed change:

420.304(2)(b) – this change was made in consultation with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules to ensure that marihuana product is sampled and tested in a way that protects the public health and safety and protects businesses.  420.305(11) – this was a typographical error.

9. Name of person completing this report:    

Jessica S. Fox

10. Date report completed:

June 4, 2020