licensing-and-regulatory-affairs Archives

May 7 2018

MIOSHA and Walsh Construction Company to Hold Fall Prevention Stand-Down at Construction Site of New Flex-n-Gate Detroit Manufacturing Facility in Detroit Joins the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

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As part of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Fall in Construction
campaign from May 7-11, 2018, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), Walsh Construction Company are joining together to host a safety stand-down
event at the construction site of the new state-of-the art Flex-n-Gate Detroit manufacturing
facility set to open in October.

November 1 2017

LARA Ensures Patient Protection During Medical Marihuana Licensing Process

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To help ensure the continued protection of medical marihuana patients, the Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) announced today its intention to issue emergency rules later this month which would allow proposed medical marihuana facilities – that would otherwise require a state operating license under the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA) – to continue to operate with local approval without impacting the applicant’s eligibility for licensure.

October 27 2017

State Director of Services for the Blind Awarded Top Honors by the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services

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Bill Robinson, director of LARA’s Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) today received the 2017 Beacon Award from the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services (MCRS) in recognition of his dedication to providing the highest quality of vocational rehabilitation services to Michigan citizens with low vision and blindness. MCRS Chairperson Brian Sabourin and MCRS Vice Chairperson Anne Riddering presented the award to Robinson at the BSBP’s 2017 Honor Roll Awards for customer achievements in Lansing.

October 26 2017

LARA Releases Advisory Bulletin Regarding Municipality Authorization of Medical Marihuana Facilities

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The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) released an advisory bulletin today to inform and advise municipalities of the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation’s (BMMR) intention regarding municipality authorization of medical marihuana facilities. The bulletin is for advisory purposes only and is subject to change.

October 26 2017

New Corporations Online Filing System (COFS) Cuts Red Tape for 800,000+ Businesses in Michigan

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To facilitate business growth in Michigan and to better meet the business needs of the more than 800,000 business customers in the state, the new Corporations Online Filing System (COFS) will go live October 30 at 8:00 am. Launched by LARA’s Corporations, Securities and Commercial Licensing (CSCL) bureau, COFS will make doing business with the State of Michigan significantly easier and more convenient.

October 20 2017

LARA Releases Document Checklist for Medical Marihuana License Applications

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The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) released a document checklist this week to inform and advise prospective medical marihuana licensees concerning the documents that the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation (BMMR) intends to collect during the application process. The checklist is for advisory purposes only and is subject to change. On December 15, 2017, LARA will begin accepting online or paper form applications, utilizing a two-step application process for medical marihuana facility licensing:More

October 19 2017

Nonprofits Receive $872,000 in MIOSHA Training Grants for Worker Safety and Health

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To support worker safety and health across the state, LARA Chief Deputy Director Al Pohl today announced the award of $872,000 in Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) grants to 20 nonprofit organizations.More

October 16 2017

Medical Marihuana Licensing Board to Receive Public Input on THC and Daily Purchasing Limits

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At a meeting of the Medical Marihuana Licensing Board (MMLB) tomorrow, board members will receive public comment regarding several issues as they continue to advise the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation (BMMR) in the implementation of the regulatory framework for the new Medical Marihuana Facility Licensing Act (MMFLA).

October 12 2017

LARA Releases Advisory Bulletin Regarding Medical Marihuana Application Process

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The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) released an advisory bulletin today to inform and advise prospective medical marihuana licensees concerning the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation’s (BMMR) intended application process. The bulletin is for advisory purposes only and is subject to change.

October 12 2017

MIOSHA and ASAM Sign Alliance to Promote Workplace Safety and Health; Protect Workers

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The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) and the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan (ASAM) signed an alliance agreement formalizing a mutual commitment to workplace safety and health. MIOSHA is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).