Medical Marijuana Facility and Adult Use Establishment Information
1. APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE PRE-QUALIFICATION APPROVAL FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
2. APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE CITY SPECIAL USE PERMIT - Per Section 98-278a of the Leslie Code of Ordinances (Requires going before Planning Commission and City Council).
3. APPLY FOR CITY MMF or AUME PERMIT – MMF or AUME Permit Application – Part A
A. Applicant shall submit a completed application and fee (including stamped site pick list, if applicable) to the Clerk’s Office.
B. The City has up to ten (10 business days to review submitted documentation. If approved by all departments, a Conditional Approval MMF or AUME Permit is issued by the Clerk’s Office.
4. APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL and BUILDING/TRADE PERMITS. Once a Conditional Permit is issued, the applicant has 90 days to submit for approval of site plan review and building/trade (including police and fire alarm) plans.
5. CONSTRUCTION – After approval of site plan and permits, applicant shall commence with construction for facility, following required inspection process throughout construction.
6. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANY - After construction is complete, request and receive Certificate of Occupancy from the City Inspections Department.
7. APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE STATE OPERATING LICENSE FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
8. APPLY FOR FINAL CITY MMF or AUME PERMIT
A. To apply for final MMF or AUME Permit, the applicant shall submit to the Clerk’s Office:
i. Completed MMF or AUME Permit Application Packet– Part B
ii. Copy of the State operating license
B. State approved premises securities plan
C. Proof of insurance – Liability and Worker’s Compensation
D. Executed property Deed and/or lease which indicates use of site for subject permit
E. Completed list of employees
F. Copy of valid Driver’s License or photo ID for each employee listed
9. The City will review items submitted for final approval, including perform any final inspections required.
10. If approved, the final Marihuana Facility and/or Adult Use Establishment Permit will be issued by the Clerk’s Office.
11. FACILITY MAY OPEN AND START OPERATIONS
*If application for site plan approval and local permits as outlined above were made but are not obtained within 90 days, the Conditional Approval Permit shall expire and a new permit application shall be submitted pursuant to chapters 19 and/or 98.278
Extensions may be approved by the City Clerk based on substantial work having been completed as determined by the City and at the request of the applicant 30 days prior to the expiration of the Conditional Approval Permit.
If no site plan or building plans have been submitted for permits within the 90 days, the Conditional Approval Permit expires, and an applicant will be required to wait 30 days before submitting a new application.