Michigan Cannabis News: 5 Key Headlines for August 2025

Michigan Cannabis News — August 2025

Curated by Glacier Cannabis Staff

From recalls to revenue: Glacier Michigan cannabis news covers TerrAscend’s exit, the Sky Cannabis recall, Menominee’s dispensary cap, tribal expansion, and more.

The Michigan cannabis industry is in the middle of a defining year.

From record-breaking tax revenue and new compliance training programs to product recalls, company exits, and a historic tribal-state compact, Glacier’s latest blog post focuses on the latest cannabis news for August 2025 and it shows just how quickly the market is evolving.

Consumers are seeing new safeguards on product safety, shifting availability at dispensaries, and fresh opportunities to support local communities through cannabis tax revenue.

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Our report breaks down the most important updates! From the Sky Cannabis recall to TerrAscend’s Michigan exit, Menominee’s dispensary cap, and the Bay Mills Indian Community’s entry into the statewide market.

All in one handy place so you can understand what’s happening now and why it matters for you.

Let’s begin with the most important in the last 2 weeks, the huge Sky Cannabis recall.

1) Sky Cannabis Recall

Motor City Cannacarts and RIPZ recalled a ton of vapes 

Sky Cannabis issued a voluntary recall of 26,000 vape cartridges due to the presence of MCT Oil that were sold since November 2024 until now.

Affected products— brands and strains:

• Motor City Cannacarts: Georgia Pie, Confetti Cake

• RIPZ Disposable: Peach Cobbler, Wedding Cake, Ice Cream Man, Tropic Thunder

Source: Public Health and Safety Advisory: Voluntary Product Recall (Sky Cannabis LLC)

Consumer guidance from CRA:

• If you purchased these flavors on or after Nov 1, 2024 check the Metrc Tag on your label against the recall list on the CRA site.

• Return recalled products to the store of purchase or dispose of them safely. 

• If you experienced adverse effects using these products, contact your healthcare provider; report to Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) via the Adverse Reaction Form or 517-284-8599.

Key points for Michigan consumers:

• MCT Oil is bad, mmkay?
  Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) oil is not permitted in Michigan cannabis vapes; do not consume the recalled Motor City Canna Carts or RIPZ products.

• Check the Full Recall List
  Verify your Metrc Tag before using any Motor City Canna Carts / RIPZ product purchased since 11/01/2024. 

Top 5 Recall Locations:

1. PURE Monroe — 15311 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe
   8,968 units recalled

2. PURE New Baltimore — 51543 Industrial Dr, New Baltimore
   1,495 units recalled

3. PURE New Buffalo — 10271 US-12, New Buffalo
   1,359 units recalled

4. JARS New Buffalo — 19799 US-12, New Buffalo
   1,072 units recalled

5. Trapstars New Buffalo— 13964 Grand Ave, New Buffalo
   843 units recalled

If you shopped Motor City Cannacarts or RIPZ Disposables, especially at these locations, be sure you return to where you purchased or dispose of them immediately then check the full list against your previous purchases.

View the full recall list

Be sure to view the entire list here to be sure you aren’t using products that are contaminated. Click here: https://www.michigan.gov/cra/voluntary-recall-information—sky-brands

2) Tax Revenue Reporting & Allocation Updates

Cannabis created $331 million for Michigan this year

Michigan’s adult-use cannabis industry generated over $331 million in tax revenue this year through the Marihuana Regulation Fund.

Key points for Michigan consumers:

• Always Shop Local
  Your purchases support your local community! Every dispensary visit contributes to schools, roads, and public safety in your area.

• No Taxation Without Representation 
  More transparency in where your tax dollars go helps build trust in the legal market.

• Earning Power of Legal Cannabis
  Local governments benefit from supporting licensed cannabis, which may encourage more access, lower stigma, and reinvestment in your area.

Nearly $100 million of that was distributed directly to municipalities and tribal governments, based on the number of licensed cannabis businesses they host, with $58,200 awarded per license.

These funds go toward public services, infrastructure, and education, helping local communities grow alongside the cannabis industry. Glacier products support this amazing state and we’re so proud to do so and you should be proud as well.

3) Tribal–State Compact

Michigan’s first tribal–state cannabis compact allows Bay Mills Indian Community’s Northern Light Cannabis Company to participate fully in the regulated market, with Metrc integration and statewide distribution access.

Key points for Michigan consumers:

• New Product Access
  Consumers statewide can now access unique tribal-grown cannabis products that were previously unavailable outside of Bay Mills.

• Stronger Quality Assurance
  All tribal cannabis entering Michigan’s adult-use market must meet the same health, testing, and packaging standards—protecting consumer safety.

• Economic Inclusion & Equity
  Tribal involvement in the legal market supports Indigenous economic development and sets a model for inclusive growth in cannabis—benefitting consumers who value ethical, community-based sourcing.

Under the agreement:

• BMIC’s Northern Light Cannabis Company will be tracked via Metrc (Michigan’s seed-to-sale system).
• The CRA can inspect and test products sold from tribal operations to ensure consumer safety.
• BMIC can distribute its products statewide via licensed distribution, just like other adult-use operators.

This compact grants BMIC the same regulatory privileges and responsibilities as any other state-licensed cannabis business, while respecting tribal sovereignty.

4) TerrAscend Exits Michigan

This affects GAGE, Cookies, Kind Tree, Legend, State Flower, Wana, Ilera Healthcare, Valhalla Confections and possibly The Apothecarium

TerrAscend announced plans to wind down Michigan operations, citing margin pressure and oversupply.

Closing for sure are the following shops & locations:

• Cookies: Ann Arbor, Detroit, Jackson, Kalamazoo and Oxford.
• Gage: Adrian, Battle Creek, Burton, Detroit, Ferndale, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Traverse City.
• Lemonnade: Center Line.
• Pinnacle Emporium: Addison, Buchanan, Camden, Edmore and Morenci.

More shops may close across the state.

Key points for Michigan consumers:

• Stock Up While Available
  If you have favorite GAGE, Cookies, or other TerrAscend products, consider purchasing extra while they remain—in stores, or via delivery services.

• Look for Shelf Equivalents
  Some independent dispensaries carry similar high-quality products. Ask your budtender for equivalent strains or brands.

• Follow New Owners
  As TerrAscend’s Michigan outlets are sold or rebranded, new operators may bring back comparable products or launch similar services. Monitoring CRA updates or vendor shifts can help you stay ahead.

5) Menominee Dispensary Cap

Michigan Cannabis Training Program 

Menominee has moved to cap dispensaries at nine, signaling a more measured approach to managing cannabis access and community concerns.

But this doesn’t translate to an immediate reduction because current businesses remain open for now, and a legal and orderly wind-down is expected.

Key points for Michigan consumers:

• Issuing New Licenses
  The city has already issued nine dispensary licenses. In addition, four more businesses are in the works—potentially bringing the total up to 13.

• Attrition & Special Permit Framework
  Menominee plans to let existing dispensaries close naturally (“attrition”) until only nine remain. For the new businesses, the city is considering special permits to allow operations, pending a ruling on the court-ordered pause on new licensing.

• Border Town Economic Dynamics
  Dispensaries in Menominee benefit from heavy cross-border traffic from Wisconsin, attracting high sales volume. Business analysts note that border-area stores perform significantly above average for the state.

So with Menominee’s bid to cap dispensaries at nine officially approved, but not yet operationally enforced, the city plans a gradual wind-down using attrition, with flexibility for new businesses through special permits if legal hurdles allow.

For now, all current shops remain open, and the real impact on access and pricing will unfold over the coming months, depending on court rulings and licensing policies.

BONUS STORY! Cannabis Compliance Training Program Launch

Michigan Cannabis Compliance Training Program 

In response to rising regulatory violations, law firm Dykema launched a Cannabis Compliance & Risk Mitigation Training program tailored to Michigan operators.

This training helps cannabis businesses avoid infractions that could lead to fines, recalls, or even license loss. With the CRA increasing enforcement, this program aims to keep businesses accountable, safer, and better educated.

Key points for Michigan consumers:

• Safer Supply Chain
  As businesses strengthen compliance, the risk of recalls, contamination, or unsafe practices decreases—meaning elections like accurate labeling and testing matter for you.

• Consistent Retail Experience
  Well-trained operations are less likely to face abrupt shutdowns, ensuring smoother availability of products at your favorite dispensaries.

• Stronger Industry Integrity
  As compliance becomes standard across operators, consumer trust grows—and so does the stability and reputation of Michigan’s entire legal cannabis ecosystem.

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— Glacier Cannabis Team

Sources

• TerrAscend Announces Strategic Exit from Michigan Market
• Cannabis Law Blog
• Michigan Public NPR
• Michigan Cannabis Information
• MLIVE
• Dykema
• WNCY100
• Northern Light Cannabis Co
• FOX11 News