A practical operator brief on the dedicated point of sale room, ID verification before every sale, Metrc entry of each transaction, camera coverage, and the municipal ordinances that shape a Michigan kiosk deployment.
Reviewed November 12, 2026. Counts come from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s monthly statistical report for September 2026, the newest one posted as of November 12. They are active licenses and delivery authorizations as of September 30, not a count of stores open today.
Active marihuana retailer licenses under the adult-use law as of September 30, 2026, from the CRA’s September monthly report.
View source86active medical provisioning center licensesActive provisioning center licenses under the medical facilities law as of September 30, 2026, from the same report.
View source321adult-use retailers authorized for home deliveryMarihuana retailers the CRA lists for home delivery as of September 30, 2026, from the same report.
View sourceRegulatory note: This page summarizes public sources reviewed November 12, 2026. Dispensify provides technology planning, not legal, licensing, or tax advice. Michigan’s rules don’t mention ordering kiosks, and municipal ordinances vary, so confirm your plan with the CRA and your municipality before installing.
A marihuana sales location must have a separate room dedicated as the point of sale area, and product has to stay behind a counter or other barrier so customers can’t reach it. Plan a kiosk as an ordering point inside that room, with staff handing over product from behind the barrier.
Mich. Admin. Code R 420.206(9)Before selling or transferring product, the sales location must verify the customer presented a valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID showing they’re 21 or older for adult-use sales. A kiosk ID scan can assist that step, but the check stays with the licensee and its staff.
Mich. Admin. Code R 420.505(1)(c)The sales location must enter all transactions and current inventory in the statewide monitoring system, and an adult-use retailer can’t sell more than 2.5 ounces in a single transaction, with no more than 15 grams as concentrate. Decide which system owns the limit check and the Metrc entry before adding an ordering lane.
Mich. Admin. Code R 420.505(2) and R 420.506(3)Video surveillance must record point of sale areas where products are sold and displayed, at a minimum of 720p, and recordings are kept at least 30 calendar days. Check camera sightlines before placing a kiosk, POS station, or cash hardware.
Mich. Admin. Code R 420.209(6) and (11)Official updates for enforcement reporting and Metrc changes that touch the sales floor. Last checked November 12, 2026.
Michigan CRA
The monthly reports list actions against retailers and other licensees. Cited categories include Metrc tracking, sales violations, surveillance and security, and failure to report material changes to a physical location.
Why it matters: Those categories are the same ones a new sales lane touches, so review tracking, cameras, and plan reporting before you change the floor.
Read official sourceMetrc
Michigan bulletin 118 says that effective October 28, 2026, adult-use retailers, provisioning centers, and retail tribal marihuana businesses can’t add or edit expiration dates in Metrc.
Why it matters: The bulletin tells retailers to talk with their point of sale provider and confirm workflows still run.
Read official sourceDoes the kiosk sit inside the dedicated point of sale room, with every product still behind a counter or barrier?
Who on staff verifies the photo ID before the sale is completed, and where does that happen in the lane?
Which system checks the 2.5 ounce and 15 gram concentrate limit and enters the transaction in Metrc?
Does the new lane change your marihuana business location plan, and have you reported that change to the CRA?
Does your municipality’s ordinance or local license limit the layout, hours, curbside, or drive-through service?
The cash recycler is optional. Cash acceptance, change return, and reconciliation depend on the selected hardware and software configuration. Confirm those options and the staff handoff before finalizing a rollout.
Michigan’s marihuana rules don’t mention ordering kiosks or vending machines. What they do require: a dedicated point of sale room, product kept behind a counter or barrier, ID verification by the sales location before each sale, and every transaction entered in the statewide monitoring system. Plan a kiosk as an ordering step with staff completing the sale, and confirm the layout with the CRA and your municipality.
Dispensify plans and deploys the physical checkout layer. The licensee is responsible for Metrc reporting, which runs through its selected POS, inventory platform, or third-party integrator.
The licensed sales location. R 420.505 requires it to verify, before selling or transferring product, that the customer presented a valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID. For adult-use sales the ID must show the customer is 21 or older. A kiosk scan can assist, but it doesn’t replace that check.
At least 30 calendar days under R 420.209, and longer when the agency is investigating or inspecting. Cameras must record point of sale areas at 720p or better and clearly show the time and date.
R 420.8 says any change to the marihuana business location plan must be reported to the agency and may require preapproval. The plan includes the floor plan, limited access areas, and any area for curbside or drive-through service. Ask the CRA before moving hardware into a new spot.
Adult-use retail sales carry a 10% marijuana retailers excise tax plus the 6% sales tax, both administered by the Department of Treasury. A separate 24% wholesale tax has applied since January 1, 2026 to the first sale or transfer from a wholesaler to a retailer. It is not added at the register.
Last reviewed . This guide summarizes publicly available sources, and rules and figures can change after that date. Dispensify provides technology planning and deployment support, not legal or licensing advice. Confirm current requirements with the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, your advisors, and the applicable local authority.
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