The legislation, named the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), introduces the following taxes on retail cannabis sales:
The data shows the amount of sales and use tax generated by marijuana businesses in Michigan.
The cannabis tax data in Michigan showed varying revenues across fiscal years from 2019-20 to 2022-23. Marihuana excise tax collections started at over 17.8 million in 2019-20 and surged to more than 255 million by 2022-23. The medical marihuana excise tax, which reached its peak at 576 million in 2018-19, significantly decreased to just $2,000 by 2022-23. There was no available data for 2017-18. These shifts pointed to changes in the recreational and medical cannabis markets in Michigan over the years.
Fiscal Year | Marihuana Excise Tax | Medical Marihuana Excise Tax |
---|---|---|
2022-23 | $255,347,000 | $2,000 |
2021-22 | $169,448,000 | $54,000 |
2020-21 | $101,589,000 | $158,000 |
2019-20 | $17,880,000 | $20,000 |
2018-19 | - | $576,000 |
2017-18 | - | - |
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Source: Michigan Department of Treasury