This update applies to Metrc (Michigan) and explains a new user interface confirmation checkbox that appears when a user manually records a sale from a package on Administrative Hold. Below, we break down what changed in the Metrc Compliance App, what did not change, and what cannabis operators should do in day-to-day workflows—especially when using a third-party POS integration.
Bulletin summary (MI_IB_0115)
Bulletin number: MI_IB_0115
Distribution date: 07/23/2026
Effective date: Ongoing
Subject: Metrc UI Confirmation Box – Admin Hold
Reason: Metrc added a confirmation checkbox in the Metrc UI when attempting to manually sell from packages that are on Administrative Hold.
What changed in Metrc: a confirmation checkbox for Admin Hold sales
When a user manually enters a sale in the Metrc Compliance App and selects a package that is on Administrative Hold, Metrc now presents a confirmation checkbox before the sale can be recorded. Metrc notes this operates the same way as the existing confirmation checkbox behavior used for Administrative Recalls.
In practical terms, the Metrc UI is adding a deliberate “are you sure?” step to reduce accidental sales activity tied to packages flagged with an Admin Hold status.
What did not change: Admin Hold rules and most POS safeguards
Metrc’s bulletin emphasizes this is not entirely “new functionality” in the sense that many third-party POS and integrators already include checks, warnings, or blocks when a user attempts to sell inventory that is on Admin Hold. The change is specifically about the placement and visibility of the confirmation step inside Metrc when a sale is entered manually.
Because most cannabis retail sales are created in a POS system and then transmitted to Metrc, your day-to-day experience may not change if your POS already prevents or clearly flags Admin Hold inventory. However, if your operation sometimes performs manual sales entry directly in Metrc, this UI confirmation becomes a critical control point.
Operational impact for Michigan licensees
1) Manual Metrc entry now requires an explicit acknowledgement
If staff enter sales directly in Metrc (for example, during POS downtime, integration outages, training environments, or corrective data entry), they should expect an additional confirmation step whenever the selected package is on Admin Hold. This may slightly slow data entry, but it also reduces the chance of an inadvertent compliance error.
2) Admin Hold status visibility matters before creating a sale
The bulletin’s example illustrates that package history can show Administrative Hold: Yes and an Admin Hold placed date. Operators should treat Admin Hold as a high-sensitivity status and verify the package’s current compliance status before attempting any sale activity, transfers, or adjustments tied to that inventory.
3) Verify your POS behavior matches your compliance expectations
Metrc recommends double-checking with your point-of-sale provider to confirm the system has safeguards to notify users of Admin Hold inventory or otherwise prevent selling it when appropriate. This is especially important for multi-store operators and any team using more than one workflow (POS-led transactions plus occasional manual Metrc entry).
Why Metrc added the confirmation checkbox
Admin Holds and Admin Recalls are regulatory controls intended to restrict or scrutinize affected inventory. By requiring a confirmation checkbox during manual sales entry, Metrc is strengthening user awareness at the moment of action. From a compliance management perspective, this supports better internal controls and reduces “oops” moments that can lead to investigations, corrective actions, or data cleanup.
Labeling and Retail ID compliance considerations
While this bulletin is focused on sales entry behavior, Michigan operators should remember that retail workflows often depend on accurate item/package selection and labeling consistency—especially where Metrc Retail ID or retailer-facing label elements are part of daily operations.
DistruLabels: DistruLabels is a 100% free tool for creating compliant packaging and retail labels, and it can help teams stay consistent with Metrc Retail ID-related labeling needs by standardizing label outputs across products and locations.
DistruERP: For larger operations that need complete supply chain management beyond labeling, DistruERP is Distru’s comprehensive Cannabis ERP platform designed to manage workflows across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations.
Metrc support and training resources referenced in the bulletin
Metrc Support Portal: Access support at https://support.metrc.com. The bulletin notes first-time portal access typically requires your established username, state selection, facility license number, and a valid email to set a password.
Metrc Learn (LMS): Metrc’s training resources are available at https://learn.metrc.com and may also be accessed from within the Metrc system via the Support menu (for example, options such as training registration). Metrc also references state partner pages on Metrc’s website as another path to training links.
Additional in-system resources: Within Metrc, the Support menu can provide access to educational guides, manuals, and other reference materials for day-to-day compliance work.
Key takeaway for Michigan operators
For Metrc (Michigan) users, the Admin Hold confirmation checkbox is a UI-level safeguard that appears during manual sale entry in Metrc to reduce accidental transactions involving packages on Administrative Hold. Confirm your POS has equivalent protections, train staff on how to recognize Admin Hold status, and maintain consistent labeling and inventory practices to reduce compliance risk.
