The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) and the Bay Mills Indian Community (BMIC) have officially signed the state’s first tribal-state cannabis compact, allowing the tribal nation to participate directly in Michigan’s licensed adult-use cannabis market.

The agreement allows Bay Mills to integrate its Northern Light Cannabis Company into Michigan’s statewide Metrc tracking system and access the same wholesale and distribution channels as other licensed operators. Until now, its operations were limited to BMIC’s sovereign lands and the limited retail reach permitted by tribal law.

With this compact, BMIC will be able to sell products across the state through licensed distributors and retailers; participate in CRA-led compliance, training and inspection protocols; integrate into Metrc for for full seed-to-sale tracking, and operate with the same privileges and responsibilities as other adult-use licensees.

Read the full news release HERE.