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Cannabis industry environmental responsibilities
Cannabis industry environmental responsibilities
Cannabis cultivation and processing are expanding as hemp and marijuana products are being legalized across the country. The construction of cannabis facilities and installation of equipment, as well as the growing and processing of cannabis is regulated through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) water, waste, and air regulations. The marijuana industry is obligated to know and abide by the environmental regulations that apply to them.
Noncompliance with environmental regulations may lead to violations or other escalated enforcement actions. EGLE has created several guidance documents to aid in the understanding of these regulations, how to be in compliance, and where to go for help.
Other federal, state, and local regulations or programs may apply. It is the responsibility of the licensee to comply with all applicable regulations.
Marijuana growing and processing
Still have questions on cannabis?
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the environmental regulations that may apply to hemp and both recreation and medical marijuana growers and processors.
Contact information
For general questions, please contact us at EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov or 800-662-9278.
For small businesses, the Clean Air Assistance Program is also available for assistance.
Environmental impacts of the cannabis industry
Michigan Marihuana Workgroup
Published on September 17, 2018, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Marihuana Workgroup's white paper assessed the environmental risks posed by the marihuana industry as recreational marijuana would appear on the ballot that November