Fate of 24% wholesale tax on marijuana before Michigan judge

Michigan Court Hears Marijuana Industry Lawsuit Challenging New Tax Increase

“As the leading cannabis trade association, we’re here in court fighting to protect the will of Michigan voters.” By Katherine Dailey, Michigan Advance The state’s new 24 percent tax on all cannabis products, which was passed as a part of the fiscal year 2026 budget package, came before the Michigan Court of Claims on Tuesday, with the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association arguing that the tax was unconstitutional. The hearing was held in Detro…

Court of Claims hears arguments on constitutionality of new marijuana tax

Cannabis industry advocates and workers rally advocating against a proposed 24% wholesale tax on marijuana for the next fiscal year. Sept. 30, 2025 | Photo by Ben Solis/Michigan AdvanceThe state’s new 24% tax on all cannabis products, which was passed as a part of the fiscal year 2026 budget package, came before the Michigan Court of Claims on Tuesday, with the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association arguing that the tax was unconstitutional. The…

Court of Claims hears arguments on constitutionality of new marijuana tax

The state’s new 24% tax on all cannabis products, which was passed as a part of the fiscal year 2026 budget package, came before the Michigan Court of Claims on Tuesday, with the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association arguing that the…

Fate of 24% wholesale tax on marijuana before Michigan judge

Lawmakers want the tax money to fix the roads. Marijuana sellers say it will raise prices.

Michigan's controversial new weed tax gets its first day in court

Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry and the state squared off in court Tuesday in the first hearing over a new 24% wholesale tax set to take effect next year. State lawmakers passed the tax at the end of October to fund road repairs, and the industry association filed its... Please login to read all 785 words.