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MA H3818

To ensure safe access to marijuana


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Introduced
07/17/2017
In Committee
07/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/28/2017

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of 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 (House, No. 3776), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 3818).

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure safe access to marijuana in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Establishing a Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to oversee and regulate the marijuana industry, including licensing, testing, and enforcement. - Creating a Cannabis Advisory Board to provide recommendations on regulation and taxation of marijuana. - Allowing municipalities to impose a local sales tax up to 3% on marijuana sales. - Increasing the personal possession limit for marijuana from 1 ounce to 2 ounces. - Regulating the cultivation, processing, and sale of hemp and industrial hemp. - Requiring independent testing of marijuana and marijuana products before sale. - Providing for priority licensing of existing medical marijuana businesses and those promoting economic empowerment. - Transferring oversight of the medical marijuana program from the Department of Public Health to the Cannabis Control Commission. - Establishing public awareness campaigns on responsible marijuana use and impaired driving. - Sealing records for certain prior marijuana possession offenses. - Requiring energy and environmental standards for marijuana cultivators and manufacturers. The bill aims to create a legal and regulated adult-use marijuana market in Massachusetts while ensuring safe access and public health and safety protections.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017 (on 07/28/2017)

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