MA H165

Bill

MA H165

To enhance enforcement against unlicensed marijuana operators

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to unlicensed marijuana operators. Cannabis Policy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance enforcement against unlicensed marijuana operators in Massachusetts. It establishes a multi-agency "Illicit Marijuana Task Force" to coordinate efforts to combat illicit marijuana cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and distribution. The task force will identify prevalent illicit activities, conduct investigations, and report findings to the Department of Revenue to levy "Forgone Tax Revenue Assessments" on illegal operators. The bill also requires the Cannabis Control Commission to not find a person unsuitable for licensure solely based on a Forgone Tax Revenue Assessment, but prevents them from licensing or registering such persons until the assessments are paid. Additionally, the bill prohibits the operation of unlicensed marijuana establishments and allows the task force to refer such violations for potential Forgone Tax Revenue Assessments. Finally, the bill dedicates the Forgone Tax Revenue Assessment funds towards municipal law enforcement training, restorative justice programs, and substance use prevention and treatment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Hannah Kane (R)*, Shawn Dooley (R), Kim Ferguson (R), Mike Moore (D), Matt Muratore (R), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5022 (on 08/22/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H165

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H165
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H165.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4442	Further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 145 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To
H5022	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H887	Establishing memorial markers in the towns of Milton and Canton in memory of certain law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty	Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1331	Relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1579	To protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents	Accompanied H2418	Similar To
S1610	Providing mental wellness training for police officers	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1752	Relative to the timely and consistent payment of law enforcement personnel	Accompanied H2568	Similar To
S1777	Relative to compensation for Captains in the Environmental Police	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S2490	Relative to enhanced enforcement of swimming limitations	Accompanied a study order, see S2734	Similar To
S76	To enhance enforcement against unlicensed marijuana operators	Accompanied a study order, see S2661	Similar To

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