2018 Senate Bill 1262 / Public Act 582

Expand scope of marijuana business background checks

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-30)

To expand the definition of “applicant” for a marijuana license to include a company's managerial employees and officers, partners and stockholders, and for a sole proprietor, his or her spouse. Applicants are subject to an extensive background check process. Also, to increase the penalties for a non-licensee selling marijuana while claiming to have a state license to 93 days in jail and a fine between $10,000 and $25,000, and felony penalties for subsequent violations.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 13, 2018

Passed in the Senate 30 to 7 (details)

To expand the definition of “applicant” for a marijuana license to include a company's managerial employees and officers, partners and stockholders who own at least 10 percent, and for a sole proprietor, his or her spouse. Applicants are subject to an extensive background check process. Also, to increase the penalties for a non-licensee selling marijuana while claiming to have a state license to 93 days in jail and a fine between $10,000 and $25,000, and felony penalties for subsequent violations.

Received in the House

Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 21, 2018

Substitute offered by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 96 to 11 (details)

To expand the definition of “applicant” for a marijuana license to include a company's managerial employees and officers, partners and stockholders who own at least 10 percent, and for a sole proprietor, his or her spouse. Applicants are subject to an extensive background check process. Also, to increase the penalties for a non-licensee selling marijuana while claiming to have a state license to 93 days in jail and a fine between $10,000 and $25,000, and felony penalties for subsequent violations.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 21, 2018

Passed in the Senate 34 to 4 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018