Bill > H174

This bill amends the existing laws to regulate host community agreements between marijuana establishments or medical marijuana treatment centers and the municipalities in which they operate. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring marijuana establishments and medical marijuana treatment centers to execute an agreement with the host community that outlines the conditions for their operation, including a community impact fee of up to 3% of their gross sales for a maximum of 5 years. 2. Allowing the host community to waive the requirement for a host community agreement with the approval of the Cannabis Control Commission. 3. Empowering the Cannabis Control Commission to review, regulate, and enforce all host community agreements. 4. Directing the Commission to promulgate regulations to implement and administer the provisions related to host community agreements. The bill aims to provide a framework for local municipalities to partner with marijuana businesses while limiting the financial obligations that can be imposed on those businesses.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H174