Laurel Leaf at Cannabis.net has an excellent overview of cannabis consumption lounges that says in part:

Simply put, a bar is an alcohol consumption lounge, that is a public space where alcoholic drinks are consumed. Therefore a cannabis consumption lounge is a licensed and safe space for a group of people to consume cannabis.

Cannabis lounges may just be the best element to make cannabis socially acceptable by all age groups in the country. It will go a long way in ensuring an equitable industry that caters to all.

There has been widespread excitement in some states due to the proposals for new cannabis lounges. These lounges will allow people from all spheres of life to congregate in a space to talk and consume cannabis products—just like restaurants and bars.

Compared to cannabis dispensaries, these consumption lounges are far and few in between; no thanks to the legal and restrictive regulations in the country— most especially on the federal level.

The article ignores Michigan’s cannabis consumption lounges, but thankfully the Cannabis Legal Group has all the details on Michigan consumption lounges:

A Designated Consumption Establishment is a commercial space, licensed by the MRA, that authorizes adults to consume marijuana products on location (known as cannabis cafes, cannabis lounges, etc). This is a special license created by the emergency rules and further explained in Rules 58 and 59. (starts on page 53 of this PDF)

Unlike other MRTMA licenses, a Designated Consumption Establishment license is available to any applicant willing to pursue the project. While the license itself doesn’t authorize the owner to sell cannabis products, the license can be held by marijuana retailers, microbusinesses, or anyone wanting to operate a “bring-your-own-cannabis” model. Entrepreneurs hoping to enter the cannabis market, but aren’t interested in growing, processing, or operating a traditional dispensary can utilize the Designated Consumption Establishment license for new business models not often seen in other cannabis markets.