Bill > H151

This bill amends Chapter 4 of the Massachusetts General Laws to add a new provision protecting trade secrets and proprietary information for businesses that have been granted a research license by the Cannabis Control Commission. Specifically, the bill creates a new exemption that prevents the disclosure of confidential business information related to cannabis research licenses. This means that trade secrets or other sensitive proprietary details submitted by cannabis research businesses to the Cannabis Control Commission would be kept confidential and not subject to public disclosure. The amendment is designed to encourage cannabis research by ensuring that businesses can share sensitive information with regulators without risking exposure of their intellectual property or competitive business strategies. By providing this protection, the bill aims to support and potentially expand medical cannabis research in Massachusetts by creating a more secure environment for research-focused businesses.