Bill > H124

This bill aims to remove host community agreement (HCA) real estate barriers to equitable participation in the cannabis industry in Massachusetts. Specifically, it proposes amending existing state law to establish procedures and policies that enable social equity program businesses and economic empowerment priority applicants to obtain HCAs without requiring a signed lease or real estate letter of intent. This is intended to promote and encourage full participation in the regulated marijuana industry by these types of businesses during the HCA negotiation process with municipalities.