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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to municipal control over recreational marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 334 of the Acts of 2016 to give cities and towns more control over the operation of marijuana establishments within their jurisdictions. Specifically, it removes the previous restriction that prohibited municipalities from banning or limiting the number of marijuana establishments. The bill now allows cities and towns to adopt reasonable safeguards on the operation of these establishments through local ordinances and bylaws.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
David DeCoste (R),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
James Murphy (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Richard Ross (R),
Mike Rush (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2488 (on 04/26/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1080 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1080.pdf |
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