MA H3505

Bill

Regarding the granting of licenses for the cultivation and sale of marijuana

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to licenses for the cultivation and sale of marijuana. Marijuana Policy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend existing laws regarding the licensing of marijuana cultivation and sales in Massachusetts. It allows cities and towns to enter into local employment agreements with marijuana cultivators, requiring a certain percentage of the cultivator's workforce to be residents of that city or town. The bill also directs the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to give preferential consideration to license applications from marijuana cultivators owned by minorities or residents of the city or town where the cultivator is located, as long as the application meets the required regulations and fees. Additionally, the bill accelerates the deadline for the Commission to promulgate final regulations for the marijuana industry from April 1, 2020 to June 1, 2018.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Carlos González (D), Aaron Vega (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H3768 (on 06/19/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3505

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3505
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3505.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1053	Relative to licensing of recreational marijuana facilities	Accompanied a new draft, see H3768	Similar To
H1265	Relative to non-resident firearm licensing	No further action taken	Similar To
H1290	Relative to change of address for firearm licensing	Accompanied a study order, see H4767	Similar To
H1298	Relative to multi-year licensing	No further action taken	Similar To
H140	To establish licensing standards for drain cleaners	No further action taken	Similar To
H155	To strengthen enforcement of Chapter 141 and 147 licenses	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H340	To improve the licensure of skilled nursing facilities	Accompanied a study order, see H4659	Similar To
H3768	To ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the Commonwealth	Published as amended, see H3776	Replaced by
H477	Reforming the process of appraising motor vehicle damage covered by auto insurance policies	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
H503	Relative to providing consumer protection in the licensing of appraisers	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
S1166	Relative to dentistry licensure examinations	Accompanied a study order, see S2535	Similar To
S1324	Relative to change of address for firearm licensing	Accompanied a study order, see S2292	Similar To

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