Bill > S99

This bill proposes several key modifications to Massachusetts cannabis market regulations. It introduces new definitions for terms like "agent registration card", "person or entity having direct control", and "owner", which clarify the roles and ownership structures within marijuana establishments. The bill allows marijuana establishments more flexibility in advertising and marketing, including sales, discounts, and customer loyalty programs. It modifies licensing requirements, such as mandating a certificate of good standing from the Department of Revenue for license renewal and limiting the number of marijuana retailer licenses a single entity can own. The bill also establishes new rules for hemp-derived cannabinoid products, requiring an "intoxicating hemp endorsement" for their sale and providing detailed definitions of various cannabinoids. Additionally, it introduces regulations on credit between marijuana licensees, limiting credit periods to 60 days and establishing a process for reporting and managing delinquent accounts. The legislation aims to modernize and provide more structured oversight of the cannabis market, with a particular focus on business operations, licensing, and product definitions.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S99