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MA S2097
Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Jehlen) to the House Bill to ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
06/23/2017
06/23/2017
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Senate June 22, 2017, – Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill to ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the Commonwealth (being the text of Senate document number 2090, printed as amended)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a cannabis control commission to develop a robust, competitive, and legal market for adult use of marijuana in the Commonwealth. The commission will be responsible for licensing and regulating marijuana establishments, enforcing rules and regulations, and ensuring the health and safety of the public. The bill also creates a Municipal Police Training Fund financed by revenue from the Marijuana Regulation Fund to support municipal police training programs. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws related to marijuana possession and distribution, impaired driving, and industrial hemp. The bill requires the commission to conduct research on the social and economic trends of marijuana in the Commonwealth, and establishes various public awareness campaigns related to responsible adult use, youth usage, and impaired driving. The bill also includes provisions to promote participation in the regulated marijuana industry by minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses.
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Last Action
See H3776 (on 06/23/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2097 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2097.pdf |
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