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
25Class A Grower25Class A Grower
25Class B Grower25Class B Grower
25Class C Grower25Class C Grower
25Processor25Processor


25Microbusiness
25Secure Transporter25Secure Transporter
25Compliance25Compliance


5Excess Grower


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