Amendment #17 to H4367

Transparency in the Signing of Community Host Agreements

Mr. Frost of Auburn moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:-

“Section X. Chapter 94G of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:—

Section 3 ½ . Transparency in the Signing of Host Community Agreements

(a)A city or town and the applicant for a marijuana establishment shall hold a public meeting prior to the approval of a Host Community Agreement.

(b) The Cannabis Control Commission shall require the applicant for a marijuana establishment's Community Outreach Meeting to be held with public notice at least 14 days prior to the vote of any city or town on a Host Community Agreement, and within six months prior to the application to the Cannabis Control Commission.”