Municipalities want to squeeze as much money as possible from cannabis companies, but many are running afoul of a 2022 law that caps fees at three percent
Municipal official defends treating marijuana businesses like the mob treats diner owners
The team at Swindled puts spotlight on alcohol and cannabis licensing in the Bay State
Pittsfield to return more than $700k to three cannabis companies
From news on the lab-testing front, to Governor Healey’s possession pardons, to an update on suspended CCC Chair Shannon O’Brien
“Do you want to know your rights and responsibilities as an applicant—and what to expect from potential host communities? Looking for a helpful way to educate your town manager, mayor, selectmen, or other municipal officials?”
“Communities need to immediately return all money that wasn’t spent on reasonably-related costs.”
From the Cannabis Control Commission to municipal battles and lab testing, these topics are bubbling in the bay State right now
A rundown on new regulations impacting Host Community Agreements, Social Equity and Municipal Equity Provisions, and Revised Suitability Standards for Registered Agents
New Massachusetts regulations prevent municipalities from abusive community impact fees via Host Community Agreements, but some cities aren’t ready to lose their cannabis cash cows
