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MA H3373
Relative to the regulatory authority for oversight of the recreational marijuana industry
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/23/2017
03/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish the marijuana health and safety protection commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Marijuana Health and Safety Protection Commission, which will have sole regulatory authority over the recreational marijuana industry in Massachusetts. The commission will be composed of 5 members appointed by the governor, attorney general, and treasurer, with expertise in areas such as licensure, public health, law enforcement, and agriculture. The commission will oversee the conduct of marijuana establishments, appoint an executive director, and establish internal policies and procedures. The bill also imposes restrictions on commissioners and employees to prevent conflicts of interest. Overall, this bill centralizes the regulatory oversight of the recreational marijuana industry under a new commission.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (23)
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Thomas Calter (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Denise Garlick (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
James Lyons (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Dave Muradian (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
David Nangle (D),
John Rogers (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
John Velis (D),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H3768 (on 06/19/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3373 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3373.pdf |
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