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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Christopher M. Markey

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act moratorium on marijuana establishments in the city of Fall River.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Christopher M. Markey

9th Bristol

9/10/2019


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By Mr. Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rules 12 and 7B) of Christopher M. Markey for legislation to prohibit the approval of licenses for marijuana establishments in the city of Fall River between September 6, 2019 and January 15, 2020.  Cannabis Policy.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)

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An Act moratorium on marijuana establishments in the city of Fall River.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Any marijuana establishment license application filed pursuant to Section 5 of Chapter 94G of the Massachusetts General Laws, 935 CMR 500.000, and 935 CMR 502.000 in the city of Fall River that has not been granted provisional or final licensure as of September 6, 2019 shall be voided.

Further, no new marijuana establishment license applications filed pursuant to Section 5 of Chapter 94G of the Massachusetts General Laws, 935 CMR 500.000, and 935 CMR 502.000, in the city of Fall River shall be accepted or considered by the Cannabis Control Commission prior to January 15, 2020.