State cannabis regulators say a Harrison Township marijuana processor is in hot water after an unannounced inspection turned up thousands of untagged products, including items in packaging marked for California. The findings led the Cannabis Regulatory Agency to file a formal complaint against VJAS 1 LLC, a move that could bring fines or other hits to the company’s processor license and has revived questions about inventory controls and cross-state packaging in Michigan’s legal market.
In a complaint posted by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, inspectors say a Feb. 12 visit to the VJAS 1 facility turned up more than 12,000 individual marijuana products with no Metrc tags or other identifying information. An inventory check also allegedly found that 459 packages were logged in the statewide tracking system as belonging to other licensed businesses. The complaint cites specific Metrc tag numbers, alleges violations of tracking and identification rules, and warns that VJAS 1 could face fines, suspension, or even revocation of its processor license if the allegations are upheld.
Investigators also reported finding products in so-called “California packaging” that displayed the letters “CA” and warnings meant for California consumers, something regulators say raised red flags about how those goods moved through the supply chain. CRA spokesperson David Harns told MLive that the issue “involved packaging, not the products themselves.” Reporting notes that the complaint was served on May 29 and that the company has only a limited window to answer the allegations.
Where the products were traced
State licensing records list the Harrison Township business as VJAS 1, LLC, but the case is drawing extra attention because the Joyology retail brand operates multiple storefronts across Michigan. Joyology’s website shows at least six locations, including shops in Lake Orion, Centerline, and Monroe, and the chain offers both in-store sales and delivery around the region. That growing footprint has turned the enforcement action into a story that customers and local officials are watching closely.
Public business listings further tie the operation to local players; Christopher Yermian is publicly associated with the Joyology brand on LinkedIn. According to MLive, VJAS 1 has submitted a corrective action plan aimed at reconciling its inventory, and the CRA is monitoring how that plan is carried out to ensure the company comes back into compliance. The outlet also reported that it was unable to reach representatives from VJAS 1 for comment.
State rules and possible sanctions
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency complaint lays out four counts that accuse VJAS 1 of violating rules requiring accurate recording of all marijuana transactions and consistent identification of products in the Metrc tracking system. The document states that VJAS 1 has 21 days to request a hearing or a compliance conference if it wants to contest the allegations, and it warns that failing to respond could trigger a contested hearing. The complaint also points out that its contents are allegations at this stage, as the agency moves through its enforcement process.
