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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.78 194th (Current)

An Act relative to economic opportunities in the cannabis industry

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 78) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to ownership and license holders in the cannabis industry. Cannabis Policy.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
James B. Eldridge
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Special Attachments:
Committee - Senate member votes

Licensing limits

This bill sets out explicit limits on the number of licenses a controlling entity can hold. Specifically, it restricts entities to owning no more than six marijuana retailer licenses, three medical marijuana treatment center licenses, three marijuana product manufacturer licenses, and three marijuana cultivator licenses. The bill further aims to promote diversity and inclusion by prioritizing license transfers to businesses owned by social equity candidates, women, minorities, or veterans.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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