Post by Funkytown on Feb 23, 2019 15:59:15 GMT -6
Ex-Detroit Lion Calvin Johnson gets pre-approval for medical marijuana business
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Link: ux.freep.com/story/news/marijuana/2019/02/21/calvin-johnson-marijuana-license/2937965002/
The second time was the charm for former Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson to get preliminary approval for a license to open a Michigan medical marijuana dispensary.
Johnson, along with his wife, Brittney, were approved for pre-qualification status on a 4-0 vote Thursday. The location for the dispensary hasn't been determined yet.
Johnson and business partner Robert Sims were denied licenses in December for a medical marijuana dispensary, grow operation and processing facility in Webberville.
Johnson, along with his wife, Brittney, were approved for pre-qualification status on a 4-0 vote Thursday. The location for the dispensary hasn't been determined yet.
Johnson and business partner Robert Sims were denied licenses in December for a medical marijuana dispensary, grow operation and processing facility in Webberville.
"Calvin is grateful and looks forward to operating with his brand Primitive in this new venture," he said. "He's hoping to have a big presence in the state."
Michigan Medical Marijuana Licensing Board member Donald Bailey voted against the applications in December, but approved Johnson's request this week.
"Information contained in the new application explained some of the issues that were presented in the December applications," Bailey said. "We didn't have that information then, but it got taken care of."
Johnson and Sims are appealing the December denials and a hearing on that is scheduled for April 11. Bailey wouldn't speculate on whether there might be a different outcome when those other applications come back before the board.
Pre-qualification status generally is given when a person applying for a license has gone through a background check, but doesn’t yet have approval from the community where the business will be located. The board made no mention of the previous denials before unanimously giving Johnson approval.
Football players are increasingly turning to marijuana to help with the pain they live with as a result of the crushing hits they sustain during their careers. One player — tight end Martellus Bennett, who retired last year from the New England Patriots after 10 years in the NFL — said in a podcast earlier this year that more than 80 percent of football players indulge in pot to help with the aches.
Michigan Medical Marijuana Licensing Board member Donald Bailey voted against the applications in December, but approved Johnson's request this week.
"Information contained in the new application explained some of the issues that were presented in the December applications," Bailey said. "We didn't have that information then, but it got taken care of."
Johnson and Sims are appealing the December denials and a hearing on that is scheduled for April 11. Bailey wouldn't speculate on whether there might be a different outcome when those other applications come back before the board.
Pre-qualification status generally is given when a person applying for a license has gone through a background check, but doesn’t yet have approval from the community where the business will be located. The board made no mention of the previous denials before unanimously giving Johnson approval.
Football players are increasingly turning to marijuana to help with the pain they live with as a result of the crushing hits they sustain during their careers. One player — tight end Martellus Bennett, who retired last year from the New England Patriots after 10 years in the NFL — said in a podcast earlier this year that more than 80 percent of football players indulge in pot to help with the aches.
Link: ux.freep.com/story/news/marijuana/2019/02/21/calvin-johnson-marijuana-license/2937965002/