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Most Recent Videos

August 21, 2025 - Reference Laboratories with the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency

August 14, 2025 - Overview: Cannabis Taxation in Michigan (Downloadable PDF)

July 24, 2025 - Buying and Selling a Cannabis Business with Foley & Lardner LLP

July 10, 2025 - Q&A with Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the CRA

June 26, 2025 - CRA Public Meeting

CRA Education Sessions in Chronological Order

CRA Education Sessions and Other Videos

Q&A/Panel Discussions
Q&A with Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the CRA (7/10/25)

Q&A with CRA Social Equity All-Star Qualifiers (9/7/23)

Q&A with Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the CRA (7/20/23)

Q&A with Event Organizer Licensee, The Fire Station (3/30/23)

Q&A with Andrew Brisbo, Executive Director of the CRA (3/3/22)

Q&A with Ryan Basore, Redemption Cannabis (4/14/22)

Q&A with Byron Swift, Swift Cultivation, LLC (12/9/21)

Q&A with Maurice Morton, Morton Law Group (1/13/21)

Q&A with Microbusiness Licensee, Benjamin Kolasa, Sticky Bush Farms (11/12/20)
The Application and Licensing Process
Plan Review and Field Inspections for CRA Licensing with the Bureau of Fire Services (3/21/24)

Pre-Licensure Inspections with CRA Enforcement (3/7/24)

CRA Application Process for Medical and Adult Use Applicants with CRA Licensing (2/29/24)

Forming a Cannabis Business with LARA’s CSCL (2/1/24)

Closing a Marijuana Business License (5/23/23)

Licensing Information and the Application Process with CRA Licensing (9/2/21)

Overview of Social Equity Program and Adult-Use License Types with CRA’s Social Equity (10/20/20)
Social Equity
Program Overview with the Social Equity Team (9/13/23)

Q&A with CRA Social Equity All-Star Qualifiers (9/7/23)

Introduction to the CRA’s Social Equity All-Star Program (5/19/22)

The CRA’s Social Equity Program Overview with the Social Equity Team (11/18/21)

Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry with the Black and Brown Cannabis Guild and Exclusive Brands (8/26/21)

Municipalities and Social Equity (Grand Rapids and Ypsilanti) (10/29/20)

Overview of Social Equity Program and Adult-Use License Types with CRA’s Social Equity Team (10/20/20)
Grants
Michigan Veterans Cannabis (MIVetsCan) Program with the University of Michigan (1/30/25)

2025 CRA Social Equity Grant Program with the Social Equity Team (11/7/24)

Introducing the New Social Equity Grant Program (12/7/23)

A Review of the Michigan CRA Operation and Oversight Grant with Midwest CannaNurses (12/21/22)

Principle Reinvestment Fund Micro-Grants with Common Citizen (4/7/22)
Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management
Navigating Wholesale Payment Challenges in the Industry with LeafLink (1/16/25)

Annual Financial Statements with Grapp Lerash (10/31/24)

Understanding Cannabis Related Taxes with the Michigan Department of Treasury (9/26/24)

Insurance and the Cannabis Market with Lockton Companies (8/15/24)

Accounting Best Practices for Compliance, Financial Planning, and Growth with LEACIF Certified Public Accountant (5/16/24)

Best Practices for Avoiding Collections Issues, Securing Payments - Presented by Dykema (4/18/24)

Banking Compliance in the Cannabis Industry with Dart Bank (3/16/23)

Financial Services Guidance with SBAM (1/26/23)

Banking in the Cannabis Space with Green Check Verified (10/22/22)

Annual Financial Statements with the CRA’s Financial Compliance, Licensing Division and Grapp Lerash, CPA (11/17/21)

Cannabis and Commercial Banking with Pharmhouse Wellness (9/23/21)

Understanding your Policy with Intrepid Direct Insurance (8/11/22)

Insurance Requirements and Options with Cannas Capital (9/30/20)
Marketing & Public Relations
Using Public Relations to Power Your Cannabis Business with Canna Communication (11/17/22)

Building an Impactful Brand with Qonkur Media (10/27/22)

Marketing and Advertising for Cannabis Businesses with Sensi (7/28/22)

Marketing Compliance with Cresco Labs (2/4/21)
Networking, Mentorship, Resume Building and Interview Skills
Connecting Businesses and Community Organizations with LCP (2/23/23)

The Detroit Cannabis Project with Calyxeum (7/8/21)

Interview Techniques with Our Cannabis (6/24/21)

Finding Success with the Right Connections with Sensi (4/22/21)

The Detroit Cannabis Project with Lantern and Calyxeum (3/18/21)

Resume Tips with Our Cannabis (3/3/21)
Hiring, Training & Education
Cannabis Programs and the Great Lakes Cannabis Collaboration Conference with Northern Michigan University (NMU) (3/13/25)

Recruiting Job Candidates In The Cannabis Industry with Hired In Michigan (2/6/25)

How to Spot Proper Legal Identification with The Fire Station Cannabis Company (1/25/24)

Get to Know Michigan's Wage and Hour Division (5/4/23)

Lake Superior State University Cannabis Studies (9/29/22)

Talent Acquisition and Retention in Cannabis Businesses with E4 Bioscience (10/5/23)

Employee Screening Best Practices with Creative Services, Inc. (10/28/21)
Statewide Monitoring System / Metrc
Metrc User Group Survey Results with the CRA’s Enforcement Division and Metrc (6/20/24)

Metrc Best Practices for Cultivators with the CRA's Operations Support Section (11/16/23)

Metrc Best Practices for Laboratories with the CRA's Enforcement Division (10/26/23)

Metrc Best Practices with Metrc's Laboratory Testing & Training Program Manager (9/11/23)

Metrc Best Practices for Producers with the CRA’s Operations Support Section (8/10/23)

Metrc Best Practices for Cultivators with the CRA’s Operations Support Section (5/11/23)

Metrc Best Practices for Producers with the CRA’s Operations Support Section (2/9/23)

Metrc Best Practices for Microbusinesses with the CRA’s Operations Support Section (10/6/22)
Specialty Topics
Buying and Selling a Cannabis Business with Foley & Lardner LLP (7/24/25)

Planning for Success and Regulatory Compliance in High Volume Multi-Channel Retail with Meadow (6/12/25)

Maximizing Michigan's Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs with Climate Resources Group (3/27/25)

Inventory Management with Prelude (2/13/25)

Proposed Administrative Rules Changes with the CRA (12/4/24)

Beneficial Ownership Information Report with BOI Fast (11/20/24)

Business Succession Planning with Elia Law (11/13/24)

The CRA and MDARD Discuss Marijuana Infused Edibles (10/19/23)

RFID Technology with Outlaw Technology (4/27/23)

How to Build an Ideal Technology Stack with MJStack (4/13/23)

Q&A with Event Organizer Licensee, The Fire Station (3/30/23)

Cannabis Startup Guide to IT with Cure8 (1/12/23)

Cannabis Real Estate with Cannabis Legal Group (6/23/22)

Testing for R&D and Compliance in Michigan with PSI Labs (6/30/22)

Q&A with Ryan Basore, Redemption Cannabis (4/14/22)

Q&A with Byron Swift, Swift Cultivation, LLC (12/9/21)

Q&A with Maurice Morton, Morton Law Group (1/13/21)

Q&A with Microbusiness Licensee, Benjamin Kolasa, Sticky Bush Farms (11/12/20)

Creating Your Business Location Plan with Exclusive Brands (9/24/20)
Workplace and Environmental Safety
Contamination Control with FILTR (5/22/25)

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (4/16/25)

EGLE Odor Webinar

Cannabis Related Waste with EGLE (7/18/24)

Cannabis and Air Quality with EGLE (7/11/24)

MIOSHA’s Ten Most Cited Violations for the Cannabis Industry in FY 2023 (6/6/24)

Hazard Communication with MIOSHA (6/14/23)

Introduction to MIOSHA's Consultation Education and Training Division (4/19/23)

Groundwater Protection with EGLE (4/6/23)

Personal Protective Equipment Standard with MIOSHA (9/21/23)

Hazardous Waste with EGLE (3/9/22)
MDARD Pesticide Videos
Personal Protection Equipment for Pesticide Safety (11/9/23)

Personal Protection Equipment for Pesticide Safety (9/21/23)

Michigan Pesticide Regulator Requirements (8/3/23)

Cannabis Pesticide Lists (6/8/23)

Worker Protection Requirements for Outdoor Growing (12/1/22)

Worker Protection Requirements for Indoor Growing (9/22/22)

Worker Protection Standard Trainings and Applicator Certification Requirements (6/15/22)

Introduction to Pesticide Regulation and Safety Practices (2/17/22)
General Compliance Topics
What to Expect During an Inspection with CRA Enforcement (7/9/24)

Creating a Culture of Compliance with ICS Consulting (8/24/23)

Helpful Info from CRA’s Field Operations Section (9/7/22)

Standard Operating Procedures with ProCanna (7/21/22)

Compliance Best Practices with Goldstein Joffe Consulting (5/5/22)

Updates on March 7, 2022, Rules Changes with Dykema (3/25/22)

Compliance and Operational Excellence with ProCanna (2/10/22)

Regulating Medical and Adult-Use Facilities with CRA’s Field Operations Section (9/29/21) (1)

Regulating Medical and Adult-Use Facilities with CRA’s Field Operations Section (6/29/21) (2)

Compliance Operations with Rocky Mountain Cannabis Consulting (RMCC) (5/6/21)
The Disciplinary Process
Disciplinary Action with the CRA Legal Section (11/13/23)
Marijuana-Related Criminal Convictions
Overview of the MRTMA and Current Marijuana-Related Criminal and Civil Offenses with Pollicella, PLLC (1/13/22)

Introduction of Michigan’s New “Clean Slate” Law with Sozo Companies and Safe & Just Michigan (5/20/21)

Q&A with Maurice Morton, Morton Law Group (1/13/21)

Setting-Aside Criminal Records in Michigan with the CRA (11/19/20)
Studies
Michigan Veterans Cannabis (MIVetsCan) Program with the University of Michigan (1/30/25)
CRA Reference Laboratory
Reference Laboratories with the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (8/21/25)
Licensing and Enforcement Public Videos
FDA Ingredient Compliance with the CRA Enforcement Division (4/10/25)

Transition to Unannounced Inspections, with CRA Enforcement (8/22/24)

Metrc User Group Survey Results with the CRA’s Enforcement Division and Metrc (6/20/24)

Metrc Best Practices for Cultivators with the CRA's Operations Support Section, Enforcement Division (11/16/23)

Disciplinary Action with the CRA Legal Section (11/13/23)

Metrc Best Practices for Laboratories with the CRA's Enforcement Division (10/26/23)

Metrc Best Practices with Metrc's Laboratory Testing & Training Program Manager (9/11/23)

Metrc Best Practices for Producers with the CRA’s Operation Support Section, Enforcement Division (8/10/23)

Closing a Marijuana Business License with the CRA’s License Maintenance Section, Licensing Division and Operation Support Section, Enforcement Division (5/25/23)

Metrc Best Practices for Cultivators with the CRA’s Operations Support Section, Enforcement Division (5/11/23)

Metrc Best Practices for Producers with the CRA’s Operations Support Section, Enforcement Division (2/9/23)

Metrc Best Practices for Microbusinesses with the CRA’s Operations Support Section, Enforcement Division (10/6/22)

Helpful Info with the CRA’s Field Operations Section, Enforcement Division (9/7/22)

Annual Financial Statements with the CRA’s Financial Compliance, Licensing Division and Grapp Lerash, CPA (11/17/21) (Downloadable PDF)

Regulating Medical and Adult-Use Facilities with the CRA’s Field Operations Section, Enforcement Division (9/29/21)

Licensing Information and the Application Process with the CRA's Licensing Division (9/2/21)

Regulating Medical and Adult-Use Facilities with the CRA’s Field Operations Section, Enforcement Division (6/29/21)
Public Meeting Videos
Public Meeting June 26, 2025

Public Meeting March 19, 2025

Public Meeting December 11, 2024

Public Meeting September 11, 2024

Public Meeting June 13, 2024

Public Meeting March 14, 2024

Public Meeting December 20, 2023

Public Meeting September 14, 2023

Public Meeting June 15, 2023

Public Meeting March 9, 2023

Public Meeting December 8 ,2022

Public Meeting September 14, 2022

Public Meeting June 16, 2022

Public Meeting March 10, 2022

Public Meeting December 9, 2021

Public Meeting September 29, 2021

Public Meeting June 17, 2021

Public Meeting March 24, 2021

Public Meeting December 10, 2020

Public Meeting September 24, 2020
Municipality Resources
EGLE Odor Webinar

CRA Municipal Marijuana Education 2022
Michigan Department of Treasury
Overview: Cannabis Taxation in Michigan (8/14/25) (Downloadable PDF)

Filing/Paying Taxes and Communicating about Cannabis with the Michigan Department of Treasury (12/5/24) (Downloadable PDF)

Collecting and Remitting Tax with the Michigan Department of Treasury (11/21/24) (Downloadable PDF) (Examples)

Cannabis and Treasury Tax Registration with the Michigan Department of Treasury (10/3/24) (Downloadable PDF)

Understanding Cannabis Related Taxes with the Michigan Department of Treasury (9/26/24) (Downloadable PDF)