Michigan Growers Guide to Metrc

Metrc won Michigan's medical marijuana tracking software contract in 2017. In August 2018, Metrc began operating and working with licensed cannabis businesses in the state. Then with Michigan’s passing of adult-use legislation, Metrc Michigan began supporting the additional group of Michigan cannabis licenses in December 2019.

In Michigan, all licensees must pay a $40 monthly support fee. This covers Metrc support and training. Licensees must also purchase the tags for their plants and marijuana products. Cannabis plant tags are $0.45 per tag while package tags are $0.25 per tag.

To read more about costs involved in Michigan Metrc and Metrc tags, see Metrc’s support bulletins.

Cannabis businesses in Michigan must all undergo official Metrc training. Sign up on Metrc's site via ‘Training Signup’ button. In addition, Metrc will announce any in-person training on a bulletin on their site.

3rd party consultancies also provide Metrc training, compliance audits and general Metrc support to the cannabis industry across the US. Considering how sparse Metrc’s library of videos/articles is, it may be a good idea to seek supplemental training and assistance elsewhere.

Canix is a Missouri-approved Metrc integrator and full cannabis ERP platform. Built from the ground up for cultivators, processors, extractors, and distributors, we handle the compliance heavy lifting by automatically reporting your data to Metrc so your team can focus on the day-to-day operations. Beyond compliance, Canix gives operators real-time visibility into their entire operation - from plant tracking and harvesting, to cost accounting, order management, and profitability. We've helped hundreds of cannabis businesses streamline compliance and operational workflows. 

1. Perform regular inventory management + reconciliation
2. Train yourself and others on your team
3. Create a culture of compliance
4. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)