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MA S2638

Relative to social consumption sites


summary

Introduced
04/21/2020
In Committee
04/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to social consumption of marijuana, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2638).

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the laws regarding the sale of marijuana and marijuana products for consumption on the premises where sold. It allows cities and towns to hold a local voter initiative to decide whether to allow such "social consumption" of marijuana, or to authorize it through local ordinances or bylaws without a voter initiative. The bill also adds "licensed marijuana social consumption establishments" to the list of exemptions from the law prohibiting the consumption of marijuana in public places.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/21/2020)

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