In a “historic move” for tribal sovereignty and cannabis policy, the Bay Mills Indian Community (BMIC) has become the first tribal nation in Michigan to formally join the state’s adult-use marijuana market under a new pact with the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.

The agreement, signed July 25 and announced Friday, allows BMIC to fully integrate its tribally owned dispensary Northern Light Cannabis Company into Michigan’s cannabis system, including access to the state’s Metrc tracking platform and statewide distribution channels. The pact creates a framework for tribal participation in the licensed cannabis industry while maintaining tribal self-governance.

“This agreement reflects our shared commitment to safe, equitable, and well-regulated cannabis commerce,” Brian Hanna, executive direct

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