SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2299 FILED ON: 1/20/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 57
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Liz Miranda
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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 to encourage equitable cannabis business ownership.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Liz Miranda | Second Suffolk |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2299 FILED ON: 1/20/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 57
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 57) of Liz Miranda for legislation to encourage equitable cannabis business ownership. Cannabis Policy. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act to encourage equitable cannabis business ownership.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
The cannabis control commission, in consultation with the Massachusetts cannabis advisory board, the cannabis social equity advisory board, and the executive office of housing and economic development, and grassroots or non-profit organizations led by formerly incarcerated people, shall conduct a public awareness campaign to highlight the programs and resources available to cannabis business applicants from communities harmed by the war on drugs and other disadvantaged businesses.