Which marihuana license types does Bay City allow?
  • The city does not allow special licenses or uncovered grow operations.  All grow operations must be within enclosed buildings.  
  • Both medical and recreational adult-use marihuana licenses are available. The allowed number of each license type is limited.  See the table below.

Allowed Marihuana License Types


Total AvailableMedical
Total Available
Recreational Adult-Use
50Provisioning Center50Retailer
10Class A Grower10Class A Grower
10Class B Grower10Class B Grower
55Class C Grower55Class C Grower
25Processor15Excess Grower
25Compliance25Microbusiness
25Secure Transporter5Microbusiness Class A


25Processor


5Consumption Establishment


25Compliance


25Secure Transporter


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1. How many medical and recreational adult-use licenses are available?
2. Which marihuana license types does Bay City allow?
3. Are Consumption Establishments allowed?
4. Are outdoor grower facilities allowed?
5. What is the required zoning for each license type and how do I find out if a location meets the zoning requirements?
6. What are the separation setback distance requirements?
7. Did you know you are able to check for yourself if a property location meets the zoning requirements for a marihuana facility?
8. What does the marihuana license application process involve?
9. What does the renewal application process involve?
10. Who will need to have fingerprints and background checks performed?
11. How long does it take for City Commission approval?
12. What is the difference between a provisional certificate and city operating license?
13. Does a C of O mean I have been approved by the city to start operating?
14. How do I report member changes?
15. How do I correct an address error, or add a suite or unit number?
16. We want to change our company name. Can we do this?
17. Can I sell or transfer my provisional certificate or city operating license?