Mass Grass NewsMass Superior Court: New HCA Law Does Not Apply Retroactively
The court also held that the old Host Community Agreement law does not require the city to document “reasonably related…
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Mass Grass NewsImproper Payments A Key Feature Of Most Noncompliant HCAs
“Just from my preliminary review, I have not seen a single compliant HCA.”
March 11, 2024
Mass Grass NewsMass Cannabis Regulators Unveil Model Host Community Agreement
“We did a lot of reviews of HCAs that are out in the industry and that have been used—whether you…
January 12, 2024
Mass Grass NewsTowns Protest New Limits On Fees They Can Collect From Cannabis Companies
New Massachusetts regulations prevent municipalities from abusive community impact fees via Host Community Agreements, but some cities aren’t ready to…
November 9, 2023Mass Grass NewsCannabis Regulators Plug Holes In Host Community Agreement Language
Massachusetts commissioners put more checks in place to prevent municipal extortion, abuse, and expulsion
September 19, 2023
Mass Grass NewsCan Municipalities Manipulate New Rules To Close Unwanted Pot Shops?
Cannabis Control Commission hearing on Host Community Agreement rule changes gets existential. “You’re going to allow a host community to…
September 9, 2023
Mass Grass NewsMass Cannabis Regulators Propose Changes For Host Community Agreements
“Cities and towns have created their own barriers for these businesses. … A lot of folks have been blocked at…
July 14, 2023
Mass Grass NewsHow The Mad Dash For Host Community Agreements Is A Windfall For Landlords
Marijuana applicants are often desperate to lock up space, willing to bid up rates well over market value in order…
January 13, 2020