MA H3520

Bill

Providing further transparency in the siting of marijuana facilities

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the siting of marijuana facilities. Cannabis Policy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase transparency in the siting of marijuana facilities. It requires cities and towns to hold a public meeting on the siting of marijuana facilities before issuing any licenses or approving any host agreements. The bill also mandates that applicants provide certified documentation confirming their agreement to the Cannabis Control Commission's principle of conducting all processes openly and transparently. Additionally, the bill requires the final draft of a Host Community Agreement to be posted on the municipality's website at least 14 days prior to a vote on acceptance, allowing residents to provide comments, and the applicant's Community Outreach Meeting to be held at least 14 days before the vote on the Host Community Agreement.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Peter Durant (R), Carole Fiola (D), Paul Frost (R), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4521 (on 03/09/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3520

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3520
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3520.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2627	Relative to film tax credit transparency	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H2768	Providing for sustainability and transparency standards by Massachusetts business entities	Accompanied a study order, see H5103	Similar To
H2833	Relative to the Energy Facilities Siting Board	Accompanied a study order, see H4405	Similar To
H4012	Relative to children’s health and wellness	Reported by H4210	Similar To
H4210	Relative to children’s health and wellness	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 124 of the Acts of 2019	Similar To
H4521	Providing further transparency in the siting of marijuana facilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling	Replaced by
S1677	To increase transparency of taxpayers rights	Accompanied a study order, see S2549	Similar To
S1984	Relative to reasonable municipal expenses	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To
S1985	Relative to the Energy Facilities Siting Board	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To
S2289	Relative to public safety and transparency by transportation network companies	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2295	To increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks	Accompanied H913	Similar To
S960	To increase transparency in the Massachusetts land record systems to protect the property rights of homeowners and businesses	Accompanied H1413	Similar To

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