Dealers say they got a raw deal
Michigan’s cannabis legalization strikes a blow to underground market
By Steve Neavling
Michigan’s cannabis legalization strikes a blow to underground market
By Steve Neavling
Editor’s note: The names in this story have been changed to protect confidentiality.
Editor’s note: The names in this story have been changed to protect confidentiality.
For most of his adult life, Marcus slung bags of high-quality marijuana to a discreet clientele in Detroit.
For most of his adult life, Marcus slung bags of high-quality marijuana to a discreet clientele in Detroit.
The money was good, and the job was easy.
The money was good, and the job was easy.
The 31-year-old says he made more than $1,000 a week, enough to pay the bills and stay out of the corporate grind that burned out his friends and family.
The 31-year-old says he made more than $1,000 a week, enough to pay the bills and stay out of the corporate grind that burned out his friends and family.
Then in November 2018, voters approved the legalization of cannabis for adult use in Michigan. A year later, dispensaries began cropping up in cities across the state.
Then in November 2018, voters approved the legalization of cannabis for adult use in Michigan. A year later, dispensaries began cropping up in cities across the state.
At first, Marcus could compete with the dispensaries by offering lower prices for his hydroponic flower and cannabis concentrates.
At first, Marcus could compete with the dispensaries by offering lower prices for his hydroponic flower and cannabis concentrates.
The average cost of an ounce of flower was more than $500 at dispensaries in early 2020, while Marcus charged between $250 and $300 an ounce.
more saturated, the prices began to plummet, and by April 2021, dispensaries were charging less for cannabis than Marcus could afford to sell his.
more saturated, the prices began to plummet, and by April 2021, dispensaries were charging less for cannabis than Marcus could afford to sell his.
“I eventually had to give it up,” Marcus tells Metro Times. “Most of my customers ended up going to dispensaries. There was nothing I could do.”
“I eventually had to give it up,” Marcus tells Metro Times. “Most of my customers ended up going to dispensaries. There was nothing I could do.”
By the summer of 2022, Marcus was out of business and looking for a job. He now works at a vape shop in metro Detroit, a more laborious job that pays less but still has its perks.
By the summer of 2022, Marcus was out of business and looking for a job. He now works at a vape shop in metro Detroit, a more laborious job that pays less but still has its perks.
“At least I don’t have to look over my shoulder all the time,” Marcus says.
But as the legal market became
The average cost of an ounce of flower was more than $500 at dispensaries in early 2020, while Marcus charged between $250 and $300 an ounce.
But as the legal market became
As the legal cannabis industry
“At least I don’t have to look over my shoulder all the time,” Marcus says.
As the legal cannabis industry
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black market
black market
expands, illicit marijuana dealers are having a tough time maintaining their customer base. With lower prices and thousands of new products, underground dealers are finding it challenging to compete against the regulated market.
Licensed dispensaries and online retailers continue to open across the state, giving consumers legal avenues to purchase cannabis and reduce their reliance on illicit sources.
The legal market also has numerous regulations that ensure safety and accountability, giving buyers faith that the products they are purchasing are free from harmful contaminants and
accurately labeled with information on potency and strain.
Underneath large grow lights in his basement, Nick is competing with a billion-dollar industry. He has nowhere near the resources that corporate growers have, but he has something most of them don’t — more than 20 years of experience growing high-quality flower.
Nick’s marijuana is dense, pungent, and covered in what are colloquially called crystals, or trichomes. He primarily grows three strains — an indica, sativa, and hybrid, and his customers know they are getting consistently high-quality marijuana.
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Nick has grown a loyal customer base that values his knowledge, reliability, and discretion. He began selling marijuana because he has a genuine passion for cannabis and its potential to heal and provide relief and relaxation.
He primarily sells by the ounce, but some of his customers only want a fraction of that — eighths and quarters.
Nick says he has cut his prices by as much as a third to compete with the regulated industry, but he doesn’t rely on the money to survive.
“I’d be lying if I said corporate weed hasn’t hurt me,” Nick says. “It has. But people know they can trust me. They know my stuff is better than 95% of what they find in a store.”
Nick says he still has roughly the same number of customers he had before adult-use cannabis became legal, and he doesn’t expect that to change anytime soon.
“People like what they like,” he says. “If you like going to a store to get your weed, go to the store. You aren’t hurting my feelings.”
For some underground marijuana dealers, the prospect of operating a legal cannabis dispensary is alluring because selling weed illegally can be risky and dangerous.
When Michigan voters approved the sale of medicinal cannabis in 2008, Randy saw a way out of the shadows. Since graduating from college, he had grown high quality marijuana in his garage in the Detroit suburbs. But he became worried that the pungent smell wafting from his garage would get him busted.
After medical marijuana became legal, Randy became a caregiver, which gave him the opportunity to grow up to 12 plants per patient. He also sold some of his flower to medical cannabis dispensaries, but the sales were unpredictable and often left him with a surplus.
While not technically legal, Randy sold much of his marijuana to other medical cannabis cardholders, and he had a license to grow in case police came knocking.
When recreational marijuana became legal in Michigan, Randy began exploring ways to become a legal cannabis entrepreneur. He had a modest amount of money saved from his weed sales and certainly had the expertise.
But he quickly learned that the journey to becoming legal was laborious and expensive. Since marijuana remains illegal on the federal level, banks are prohibited from issuing loans for cannabis businesses.
Randy says it would cost tens of thousands of dollars for a marijuana license, a building for a dispensary, and an attorney to help navigate local ordinances and zoning laws.
“I really wanted to become legal, but there’s no way I could afford it,” Randy says. “You have to have a lot of money upfront.”
For the foreseeable future, Randy plans to stay underground, selling marijuana to his shrinking customer base.
He has another job and doesn’t depend on selling weed to survive.
“I’m lucky this isn’t my only source of revenue,” Randy says.
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gift guide
Out there
An outdoorsy cannabis gift guide
biodegradable. They also come in pretty pink and purple.
biodegradable. They also come in pretty pink and purple.
Large Herb Saver Grinder (Blazy Susan)
Large Herb Saver Grinder (Blazy Susan)
blazysusan.com
An outdoorsy cannabis gift guide
By Lee DeVito
By Lee DeVito
You may be a stoner, but that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck in your dank den. The sun is still out, which means it’s time to use cannabis as God intended — while taking in the splendor and beauty of nature. Be sure to bring some of these items along for a THC-infused outing.
You may be a stoner, but that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck in your dank den. The sun is still out, which means it’s time to use cannabis as God intended — while taking in the splendor and beauty of nature. Be sure to bring some of these items along for a THC-infused outing.
Hemp Plastic Rolling Trays (Blazy Susan)
blazysusan.com
Hemp Plastic Rolling Trays (Blazy Susan)
This amusingly named Denver-based company is known for its namesake Blazy Susan rotating tray, best used in the cozy confines of your home. But it also has a number of items perfect for a weed-accompanied trek, such as these hemp plastic rolling trays.
blazysusan.com
This amusingly named Denver-based company is known for its namesake Blazy Susan rotating tray, best used in the cozy confines of your home. But it also has a number of items perfect for a weed-accompanied trek, such as these hemp plastic rolling trays.
The durable trays come with a variety of cutouts including slots for grinders, lights, and your cellphone
The durable trays come with a variety of cutouts including slots for grinders, lights, and your cellphone — plus, hemp plastic is both stronger than regular plastic and 100%
— plus, hemp plastic is both stronger than regular plastic and 100%
Blazy Susan also offers this four-piece grinder made of a durable, high-quality plastic called polypropylene. The grinders also have a magnetic lid that creates a water- and odor-resistant compartment to keep your precious nugs safe from the elements.
blazysusan.com
Blazy Susan also offers this four-piece grinder made of a durable, high-quality plastic called polypropylene. The grinders also have a magnetic lid that creates a water- and odor-resistant compartment to keep your precious nugs safe from the elements.
THC Seltzers (WYNK)
drinkwynk.com
THC Seltzers (WYNK)
A number of THC-infused beverages have entered the Michigan market this summer, including WYNK, which boasts being the most widely distributed THC seltzer in the U.S. The zero-calorie seltzers have no sugar and are made with a 1:1 ratio of 2.5mg THC and CBD. Because WYNK is made with hemp-derived THC, you don’t have to buy them in dispensaries — they’re even available for online ordering. They come in three, all-natural flavors: Black Cherry Fizz, Lime Twist, and Juicy Mango.
drinkwynk.com
A number of THC-infused beverages have entered the Michigan market this summer, including WYNK, which boasts being the most widely distributed THC seltzer in the U.S. The zero-calorie seltzers have no sugar and are made with a 1:1 ratio of 2.5mg THC and CBD. Because WYNK is made with hemp-derived THC, you don’t have to buy them in dispensaries — they’re even available for online ordering. They come in three, all-natural flavors: Black Cherry Fizz, Lime Twist, and Juicy Mango.
Lift Off THCV (LIV Cannabis)
livcannabis.com
Lift Off THCV (LIV Cannabis)
LIV Cannabis has launched Lift Off, a new line of so-called “THCV” products. According to the company, THCV is a cannabinoid considered to be a “Super Sativa,” known for providing a non-psychoactive, uplifted feeling. The products are available in Pineapple Eclipse and come in either a 1-gram infused pre-roll or distillate cartridge
livcannabis.com
LIV Cannabis has launched Lift Off, a new line of so-called “THCV” products. According to the company, THCV is a cannabinoid considered to be a “Super Sativa,” known for providing a non-psychoactive, uplifted feeling. The products are available in Pineapple Eclipse and come in either a 1-gram infused pre-roll or distillate cartridge
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gift guide
with packaging that says, “Explore the galaxy with clear-minded energy and focus from all-natural THCV.” We think a nice walk down your local hiking trail might suffice, too.
All In One THC Pen (Stiiizy)
stiiizy.com
California-based Stiiizy recently dropped this new vape pen designed with portability in mind. The discreet, compact pens come with one gram of THC oil in indica, sativa, and hybrid varieties, and are also rechargeable and disposable.
Mary Jones THC-infused soda
gomaryjones.com
Jones Soda, the Seattle-based craft soft drink that was popular in the late ’90s and early ’00s, has entered the weed game with Mary Jones. It recently dropped two new flavors based on its original sodas — its classic Cola and MF Grape — which are available in both single-serving glass bottles with 10mg of THC and shareable, resealable cans with 100mg of THC. The new flavors join a lineup of
other classics like Root Beer, Berry Lemonade, Green Apple, and Orange & Cream.
Freight Train Canna Hash Rosin
Infused Pre-Rolls (The Hive)
thehivemichigan.com
Hazel Park’s B.D.T. smoke shop has been in business since the ’70s selling weed paraphernalia. Now, it’s entered the dispensary space. Owner Curtis Goure’s daughter Dana Elgie has launched the Hive, an attached dispensary at B.D.T.’s John R Road store. Among the Hive’s thoughtfully curated “craft cannabis” selections are these infused pre-rolls enhanced with hash rosin and kief, which are sure to add a pleasant boost to your next outing in nature.
Puffco Proxy (The Hive)
thehivemichigan.com
This modular concentrate vaporizer looks like an old-school pipe. (Ceci n’est pas une pipe.) You can switch out the base for different options, with the durable silicone perfect for outdoor use.
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Puffco Budsy and Cupsy (The Hive)
thehivemichigan.com
More great inconspicuous products from Puffco. These unassuming bongs look just like a normal water bottle and a coffee cup — perfect to bring along on an outing when discretion is necessary. No one will be the wiser.
Wyld Gummies (Puff Cannabis)
puffcannaco.com
These edibles come in a variety of cannabinoid formulations perfect for different uses. The Pear flavor comes in a 1:1 THC:CBD ratio, with 20mg servings that are higher than your typical edibles. Blood Orange has a 1:1 THC:CBC ratio that helps decrease inflammation in muscles and joints, Strawberry has 20:1 CBD:THC that won’t get you too high, while the Raspberry is all THC and should give you a nice euphoric boost.
Local Grove “Lil’ Groves” (Puff Cannabis)
puffcannaco.com
These 5-packs of mild 0.5-gram prerolls are perfect for on-the-go use.
Greenhouse Pre-Rolls (Greenhouse of Walled Lake)
greenhousemi.com
Ten perfectly rolled joints made with premium locally grown flower, packaged in cigarette-style boxes.
Primitiv Pre-Rolls (Primitiv)
primitivgroup.com
This cannabis company was founded
by former Detroit Lions
Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims (who are featured on the packaging rocking Primitiv-branded jerseys). The perfect product for the diehard Lions fan in your life.
Primitiv Performance’s Oral Rehydration Solution (Primitiv)
primitivgroup.com
These powdered drink mixes are ideal for low-key cannabis consumption. You just mix one packet in water just like any other powdered drink mix, making them easy to take on the go. They come in four flavors, with the Peach Tea’s 3:1 CBD:THC ratio perfect for those looking for a lower high.
420 Things to Draw While High (Skymint)
skymint.com
This sketchbook offers 420 illustration prompts to get your creative juices flowing. Try it out for a plein-air sketching party.
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Awesome trips
Take your high to the next level by experiencing nature
By Randiah Camille Green
Take your high to the next level by experiencing nature
By Randiah Camille Green
Michigan is fucking beautiful. We are blessed to have the Great Lakes, Detroit River, and the forests of the Upper Peninsula in our own backyards. Of course, you can appreciate these waterfalls, lakes, and dunes when you’re not high, but smoking a fatty from a hammock surrounded by trees and lakes makes us feel more grounded. So here are our picks for the best places to become one with Michigan’s sprawling nature when you’re high. (We shouldn’t have to say this but use common sense when you visit these spots and don’t drive while high. Don’t be a jerk with your ashes either.)
Michigan is fucking beautiful. We are blessed to have the Great Lakes, Detroit River, and the forests of the Upper Peninsula in our own backyards. Of course, you can appreciate these waterfalls, lakes, and dunes when you’re not high, but smoking a fatty from a hammock surrounded by trees and lakes makes us feel more grounded. So here are our picks for the best places to become one with Michigan’s sprawling nature when you’re high. (We shouldn’t have to say this but use common sense when you visit these spots and don’t drive while high. Don’t be a jerk with your ashes either.)
Belle Isle
are a quintessential spot for any U.P. trip.
are a quintessential spot for any U.P. trip.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Sleeping Bear Dunes
For Detroiters, Belle Isle is a sanctuary where they can find reprieve without ever leaving the city. Just be careful if you’re posting any videos on social media that you don’t get roaming charges from Canada with it being so close (trust us). Belle Isle is a gem whether you want to walk, picnic, kayak, or just lay in the grass.
Belle Isle
For Detroiters, Belle Isle is a sanctuary where they can find reprieve without ever leaving the city. Just be careful if you’re posting any videos on social media that you don’t get roaming charges from Canada with it being so close (trust us). Belle Isle is a gem whether you want to walk, picnic, kayak, or just lay in the grass.
Tahquamenon Falls
Michigan’s most majestic waterfalls
Tahquamenon Falls
Michigan’s most majestic waterfalls
You probably wouldn’t want to do the dune climb while you’re high as it’s tough enough sober, but there are plenty of hiking and biking trails in the area, plus a beach where you can get a nice breeze off Lake Michigan.
You probably wouldn’t want to do the dune climb while you’re high as it’s tough enough sober, but there are plenty of hiking and biking trails in the area, plus a beach where you can get a nice breeze off Lake Michigan.
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
There’s nothing more humbling than stargazing to make you realize how small you are within the vastness
There’s nothing more humbling than stargazing to make you realize how small you are within the vastness
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nature
Sleeping Bear Dunes.
nature
Sleeping Bear Dunes.
of the universe. A trip to Headlands International Dark Sky Park in Mackinaw City feels like visiting an alien planet and can be combined with a stop at McGulpin Point Lighthouse where you can (potentially) catch the northern lights.
North Manitou Island
To withdraw from humanity there’s the remote North Manitou Island off Lake Michigan. This uninhabited island has been left to nature and has 15,000 acres of wilderness. There are no shops or restaurants so be sure to bring food, especially for the munchies. Pitch a tent, turn your
phone off, and enjoy.
Hiawatha National Forest
There’s plenty to see in this vast forest with shores on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan including the Eben Ice Caves in the winter and beaches in the summer. But for our purposes, this U.P. gem is great for primitive camping — with the correct permits, of course.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This botanical garden in Grand Rapids offers summer concerts, outdoor sculptures, a butterfly conservatory,
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exotic plants, flowers, and much more. Set aside a few hours to see it all.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Pictured Rocks has so many hiking trails it’s hard to choose one. It’s a great place for backpacking or just lounging in a hammock and taking in the views of Lake Superior. You can also cruise around on a guided boat tour of the rock formations so you don’t have to do anything but sit back and relax. If you go that route, make sure to bring snacks as tours typically last a few hours.
Proud Lake Recreation Area
For a relaxing stroll about 40 minutes from Detroit, Proud Lake gets our pick. It also has our favorite spot for lazy river kayaking. By lazy river kayaking, we mean the kind where you get in the boat, paddle out to a quiet spot, sit still on the water, and dip your toes in.
Detroit RiverWalk
It was voted the best riverwalk in the country three years in a row for a reason. You get unparalleled views of Windsor, plenty of grassy spots to chill in, barbecue and sushi at Valade Park, and the Detroit River to gaze upon. There’s also always a free event happening, whether its yoga, tai chi, sound bath meditations, hustling classes, and even a Mardi Gras celebration.
Mackinac Island
Take the ferry to Mackinac island for a step back in time. There are no cars
on the island, but you travel by horse and carriage or bike. You can take a leisurely ride, stopping to see rock formations like the Devil’s Kitchen and Arch Rock. Or take a nap by the shoreline, which we highly recommend.
Sleeper State Park
We gotta give the thumb some love. This 723-acre preserve on Saginaw Bay offers beachside camping in safari tents where the sound of waves will lull you to sleep.
Porcupine Mountains
Primitive camping abounds at this Ontonagon hot spot. There are also a few yurts you can stay in and miles of hiking trails. Don’t miss the breathtaking Lake of the Clouds.
Ludington State Park
Ludington has miles of beaches, the Big Sable Point Lighthouse, and Nordhouse Dunes for hiking and beach camping.
Lake Gogebic
Take a rustic getaway on Lake Gogebic, the largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula. There are plenty of cabins in the area where you can relax around a campfire after strolling around the lake.
Kitch-iti-Kipi
“Michigan’s Big Spring” in Manistique may have the bluest water you’ll ever see. Take a raft out on the crystal clear water or just chill on the shore in complete awe. It’s even more scenic amongst the changing autumn leaves.
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Ocqueoc Falls
You don’t have to cross the Mackinac Bridge to see a waterfall in Michigan, though you will have to head up north. Located in Ocqueoc Township, near Cheboygan, Ocqueoc Falls is the largest waterfall in the Lower Peninsula. There’s a swimming hole and several dirt trails for hiking.
Nichols Arboretum
Nichols Arboretum on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus is a good spot to stop and smell the flowers. It’s close to civilization but will give you an escape along the Huron River without having to drive all the way up north.
Warren Dunes
The Warren Dunes offer beautiful views over Lake Michigan not too far from the city. Take your pick of hiking, kayaking, or just beach bum it.
Isle Royale
Isle Royale is another remote island offering quiet camping and hiking in the untouched wilderness with views of Lake Superior. The island has cozy cabins and if the weather cooperates you may be able to catch the aurora borealis. Come well prepared with supplies and watch out for moose.
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Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. COURTESY PHOTO
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JARS Cannabis.
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JARS CANNABIS
Detroit, 586-298-6440, jarscannabis.com
JARS CANNABIS
Detroit, 313-998-7800, jarscannabis.com
JARS CANNABIS
River Rouge, 313-466-7888, jarscannabis.com
KING OF BUDZ PROVISIONING
Detroit, 313-571-3558, kobdetroit.com
LIBERTY CANNABIS
Detroit, 313-450-1400, libertycannabis.com
LIV CANNABIS
Detroit, 313-228-0250, livcannabis.com
MICHIGAN’S FINEST
Wayne, 734-895-8277, mi-finest.com
MOTOR CITY KUSH
Detroit, 313-707-0903, motor-city.kushcart.us
MOTOWN MEDS
Detroit, 313-914-2319, motownmedswest.com
NATURE’S MEDICINES
Wayne, 734-881-0008, naturesmedicines.com
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Green Buddha.
SE7ENFIFTEEN
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NUGGETS CANNABIS AND MARIJUANA DISPENSARY
Detroit, 313-429-4444, nuggetsco.com
OZ CANNABIS
Detroit, 313-924-5773, ozcannabis.com
PLAN B WELLNESS CENTER
Detroit, 248-470-4638, planbwellnesscenter.com
PLEASANTREES CANNABIS COMPANY
Hamtramck, 313-774-0700, enjoypleasantrees.com
PLEASANTREES CANNABIS COMPANY
Lincoln Park, 313-572-0110, enjoypleasantrees.com
PUFF
Hamtramck, 313-552-4200, puffcannaco.com
PURE OPTIONS
Detroit, 313-427-8710, pureoptions.com
QUALITY ROOTS
Detroit, 313-263-0360, getqualityroots.com
QUALITY ROOTS
Westland, getqualityroots.com
REMEDY
Detroit, 313-636-2257, remedy-313.com
SHAKE N’ BAKE
Detroit, 313-397-7926, shakeandbakedet.com
SOUTHWEST MEDZ
Detroit, 313-436-1680, southwestmedz.com
STICKY DETROIT
River Rouge, 313-551-5751, stickydetroit.com
THE BOTANIST MICHIGAN
Detroit, 313-356-3666, shopbotanist.com
THE CLINIC CANNABIS CO.
Detroit, 313-539-8666, thecliniccannabisco.com
THE GREEN MILE
Detroit, 313-826-1479, thegreenmiledetroit.com
THE HOUSE OF MARY JANE
Detroit, 313-340-9202, housemaryjane.com
THE REEF
Detroit, 313-992-4202, findthereef.com
THE REFINERY DETROIT
Detroit, refinemi.com
THE WOODS
Detroit, 313-499-1178, thewoodsdetroit.com
TREELATED HEALTH CENTER
Detroit, 313-397-4817, treelatedshop.com
UTOPIA GARDENS
Detroit, 313-332-0544, utopiagardens.com
VIBE
Inkster, 313-420-3027, letsvibe420.com
VIOLA
Detroit, 313-724-6486, violabrands.com
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WAYNE RELEAF
Wayne, 734-600-0420, waynereleaf.com
ZAZA CANNABIS CO
Detroit, 313-666-3420, zazacana.com
Oakland County
BAZONZOES
Walled Lake 248-926-1518, bazonzoesmi.com
BREEZE
Hazel Park, 833-927-3393, breeze.us
DISPO x HAYAT
Hazel Park, 248-275-5555
EXCLUSIVE OXFORD
Oxford, 248-372-9120, exclusivemi.com
GAGE CANNABIS CO.
Ferndale, 248-504-0506, gageusa.com
GREEN BUDDHA CANNABIS CO.
Ferndale, 248-955-1500, shopgreenbuddha.com
GREENLIGHT WELLNESS
Troy, 248-390-0574, greenlitetroy.com
KING OF BUDZ
Ferndale, 844-700-2839, kobferndale.com
LIBERTY CANNABIS
Madison Heights, 248-268-2767, libertycannabis.com
LIV
Ferndale, 248-420-4200, livferndale.com
LUME CANNABIS CO.
Berkley, 248-918-0476, lume.com
LUME CANNABIS CO.
Walled Lake, 947-214-2700, lume.com
LUME CANNABIS CO.
Southfield, 248-775-1382, lume.com
NEW STANDARD
Hazel Park, 248-873-0420, anewstandard.com
PLANET 59
Waterford 248-900-9333, planet59.com
PUFF
Madison Heights, 248-632-9999, puffcannaco.com
QUALITY ROOTS
Berkley, 248-268-8400, getqualityroots.com
QUALITY ROOTS
Waterford, 248-461-9400, getqualityroots.com
RUSH CANNABIS
Hazel Park, 248-983-5900, rushcannabiz.com
SHANGO
Hazel Park, 248-629-9681, goshango.com
SKYMINT
Hazel Park, 313-379-5369, skymint.com
SOZO
Pleasant Ridge 947-777-7696, sozolife.com
STIIIZY
Ferndale 707-241-4165, stiiizy.com
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THE GREENHOUSE OF WALLED LAKE
Walled Lake, 833-644-7336, greenhousemi.com
THE HIVE AT BDT
Hazel Park, 248-691-1484, thehivemichigan.com
YOUR BUDS
Hazel Park, 248-776-0100, yourbudsdispo.com
MACOMB COUNTY
CLOUD CANNABIS
Utica, 586-788-7501, cloudcannabis.com
DISPO
Romeo 586-500-1111, disposhops.com
HAPPY DAY
Romeo, 586-203-9333, happydaycanna.com
HOUSE OF DANK RECREATIONAL CANNABIS
Center Line, 833-746-7463, shophod.com
JARS
Center Line, 810-310-8585, jarscannabis.com
JOYOLOGY
Center Line, 586-838-1010, joyology.com
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QualityRoots,Ypsilanti.
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LEMONADE
Centerline, 586-200-4911, gagecannabis.com
LEVELS
Centerline, 586-501-3483, enjoylevels.com
LIVWELL
Warren, 586-252-2499, livwell.com
NIRVANA CENTER
Center Line, 586-782-4936, nirvanacenter.com
PUFF
Utica, 586-788-7833, puffcannaco.com
PLEASANTREES
Mount Clemens 586-221-0020, enjoypleasantrees.com
THE CLINIC CANNABIS CO.
Center Line, 586-459-5683, thecliniccannabisco.com
THE GROVE
Center Line, 586-501-3310, thegrovemi.com
WASHTENAW COUNTY
ASCEND
Ann Arbor, 734-794-3416, letsascend.com
APOTHECARE
Ann Arbor, 734-800-2007, apothecareannarbor.com
ARBORS WELLNESS
Ann Arbor, 734-929-2602, arborswellness.com
BLOOM CITY CLUB
Ann Arbor, 734-585-0621, bloomcityclub.com
CLOUD CANNABIS COMPANY
Ann Arbor, 734-619-1204, cloudcannabis.com
COOKIES
Ann Arbor, 734-436-1551, cookies.co
CROSS STREET SHOP
Ypsilanti, 734-961-2770, crossstreetshop.com
CURALEAF
MI Ann Arbor, 734-234-1923, curaleaf.com
DEPOT TOWN CANNABIS CO
Ypsilanti, 734-340-2941, depottowncannabisco.com
EXCLUSIVE ANN ARBOR
Ann Arbor, 734-494-0772, exclusivemi.com
HERBANA
Ann Arbor, 734-212-1040, findherbana.com
HERBOLOGY
Ypsilanti, 734-961-9420, shophcc.com
HIGH PROFILE
Ann Arbor, 734-821-9333, highprofilecannabis.com
HOUSE OF DANK RECREATIONAL CANNABIS
Ypsilanti, 734-484-1990, shophod.com
INFORMATION ENTROPY
Ann Arbor, 734-929-4207, informationentropy.com
LUME CANNABIS CO.
Ann Arbor, 248-322-6380, lume.com
LIBERTY CANNABIS
Ann Arbor, 734-773-3075, libertycannabis.com
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MISSION
Ann Arbor, 734-369-8255, missiondispensaries.org
NUGGETS CANNA CO
Ypsilanti, 734-905-7089, nuggetsco.com
OZ CANNABIS
Ypsilanti, 734-328-1155, ozcannabis.com
PURE ROOTS
Ann Arbor, 844-325-3900, followpureroots.com
QUALITY ROOTS
Ypsilanti, 248-268-8400, getqualityroots.com
SKYMINT
Ann Arbor, 734-627-7360, skymint.com
SKYMINT
Ann Arbor, 734-506-6538, skymint.com
STICKY YPSI
Ypsilanti, 734-879-1204, stickyypsi.com
THE PATIENT STATION
Ypsilanti, 734-544-9999, thepatientstation.com
GENESEE COUNTY
3FIFTEEN
Flint, 810-484-2117, 3fifteen.com
BACCO FARMS
Flint, 810-877-6538, baccofarms.com
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BIGFOOT WELLNESS
Burton, 810-744-0998, bigfootwellnessburton.com
BURTON CANNABIS COMPANY
Burton, 810-715-9584, burtoncannabiscompany.com
DORT HWY DISPO
Burton, 810-337-1420, dorthwydispo.com
HOUSE OF DANK RECREATIONAL CANNABIS
Lapeer, 833-746-7463, shophod.com
LIGHT’N UP PROVISIONING & MICROBUDDERY
Flint, 810-391-2180, lightnupprovisioning.com
MICHIGAN ORGANIC SOLUTIONS
Flint, miorganicsolutions.com
THE BARN
Burton, 810-742-1500, barnpharm.com
THE GREEN BEAN
Flint, 810-232-4400
THE SWEET LEAF
Flint, 810-259-2571, facebook.com/thesweetleafflint
NATURE’S RELEAF BURTON, INC.
Burton, 810-768-3397, naturesreleaf.com
JACKSON COUNTY
20 PAST 4
Jackson, 517-883-4200, 20past4provisioningcenter.com
ELITE WELLNESS
Jackson, 517-395-4728, elitemich. com
FUEL 420
Jackson, 517-748-9326, fuel420.com
JC3 Jackson, 517-962-2564, jc3life.com
LUME CANNABIS CO.
Jackson, 517-888-0404, lume.com
SEED CELLAR
Jackson, 517-879-2801, seedcellar.com
THE FLOWER POT
Michigan Center, 517-926-0420, theflowerpot.us
OUTSTATE
BUD BROTHERS
Battle Creek, shopbudbrothers.com
BUD BROTHERS
Bay City, shopbudbrothers.com
GAGE CANNABIS CO.
Adrian, 888-424-3463, gageusa.com
HOUSE OF DANK RECREATIONAL CANNABIS
Grand Rapids, 833-746-7463, shophod.com
HOUSE OF DANK RECREATIONAL CANNABIS
Monroe, 833-746-7463, shophod.com
HOUSE OF DANK RECREATIONAL CANNABIS
Saginaw, 833-746-7463, shophod.com
HOUSE OF DANK RECREATIONAL CANNABIS
Traverse City, 833-746-7463, shophod.com
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NIRVANA CENTER
Monroe, 734-264-7565, nirvanacenter.com
PLEASANTREES
East Lansing 517-237-3050, enjoypleasantrees.com
PLEASANTREES
Houghton Lake, 989-279-0888, enjoypleasantrees.com
PURE LAPEER
Lapeer, 810-660-8403, puredispo.com
PURE OPTIONS
Lansing, pureoptions.com
PURE OPTIONS
Mount Pleasant, pureoptions.com
QUALITY ROOTS
Battle Creek, 269-719-8600, getqualityroots.com
QUALITY ROOTS
Monroe, 734-244-0200, getqualityroots.com
QUALITY ROOTS
Owosso, 989-472-9500, getqualityroots.com
XPLORE CANNABIS CO.
Lapeer, xplorecannabis.com
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