Amendment #101 to H3768

The Issuance of Cannabis Licenses

Mr. Hunt of Boston moves to amend the bill by striking out SECTION 34 and inserting in place thereof the following new section:-

SECTION 34: Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Massachusetts cannabis control commission established pursuant to chapter 10A of the General Laws shall promulgate regulations, guidelines and protocols necessary for the issuance of cannabis licenses pursuant to said chapter 10A no later than March 15, 2018.  The commission shall begin to accept applications for cannabis licenses pursuant to said chapter 10A no later than April 1, 2018; provided, however, that the commission shall not issue an adult use cannabis license pursuant to chapter 10A until July 1, 2018.