Bill > S1123

This bill aims to ensure full participation in the marijuana industry. It amends the existing law by: (1) requiring the Cannabis Control Commission to set application, license, and renewal fees to fund regulation, enforcement, and the Social Equity Program, with 2% of the fees going directly to the Social Equity Fund; (2) allowing municipalities to create their own Social Equity programs and apply for the Social Equity Fund; and (3) requiring the Commission to establish procedures and policies to promote and encourage full participation in the regulated marijuana industry by people from communities disproportionately harmed by marijuana prohibition and enforcement, and to provide services such as educational seminars, workforce development trainings, local employment opportunities, expungement clinics, outreach, and re-entry assistance to positively impact those communities.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1123