Guest Opinion: Repeal Regulations Targeting Equity Businesses
December 12, 2023
Black Economic Council of Massachusetts and Equitable Opportunities Now challenge “burdensome” delivery regulations
Black Economic Council of Massachusetts and Equitable Opportunities Now challenge “burdensome” delivery regulations
From trends and technology to tastes, turbulence, and triumphs
“Even with the best intentions, as regulators, we need to sometimes hit the pause button and look at how we can make these license types more feasible.”
“These include the agency’s oversight of Host Community Agreements, requirements for inclusivity at the local level [and] suitability reform.”
Regulators discuss best practices in other markets, policy priorities, and long-term timeline
“If a majority of the votes cast are in favor, such city or town shall have authorized the consumption of marijuana on the premises where [it is] sold.”
The owner of Elev8 in Athol told the Cannabis Control Commission: “It’s hard for me to separate my personal life from my business life and I kind of got in trouble. I owned up to it, I’m back at work—you see I have my tie on.”
“Testify in-person or virtually starting at 10 am on Sept. 8”
Summit Lounge CEO says, “The question is how do you provide that service in a safe environment? … There are so many vast nuances to that, but it can be done, it has been done.”
“Cannabis Control Commission files draft regulations with Secretary of the Commonwealth ahead of Sept. 8 hearing”
