On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1, creating the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA). Section 6 of the MRTMA (MCL 333.27956[4]) allows a municipality to charge an annual fee of not more than $5,000 to defray application, administrative and enforcement costs associated with the operation of the marihuana establishment in the municipality.

On October 15, 2019, the City Commission adopted Ordinance #682, regarding adult-use marihuana business licenses in the City of Marquette. Section 5-8 of the ordinance states that the municipal license shall include an appropriate non-refundable municipal license application fee, as established by City Commission resolution.

City staff are recommending a $5,000 annual license fee for all adult-use marihuana establishment licenses identified in Ordinance #682; this does not include temporary marihuana events. This fee is non-refundable once an application for an adult-use marihuana license has been submitted to the City Clerk's Office. Municipal licenses may be renewed upon receipt of a complete renewal application and fee for any marihuana establishment in good standing.