Amendment ID: S2801-30

Amendment 30

Authorizing the expenditure of $500,000 from town of Brookline Marijuana Mitigation Stabilization Fund for purpose of advancing racial equity in the town of Brookline

Ms. Creem moves that the proposed new draft be amended by adding the following sections:-

"SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 3 of chapter 94G of the General Laws, section 5B of chapter 40, section 53 of chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Brookline is authorized to spend $500,000 from the Town’s Marijuana Mitigation Stabilization Fund (consisting of funds derived from Host Community Agreement mitigation fees from licensed cannabis establishments) for the purpose of supporting projects, programs and initiatives that advance racial equity and racial justice within the Brookline community. Such monies shall be expended in conformity with Select Board regulations and/or such terms as the Select Board may specify.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage."