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
“It could offer us an opportunity to … help us reduce the size of the illicit market.”
O’Donovan attempted to bribe the Medford chief of police to obtain approval for a client to sell recreational marijuana
O’Donovan wanted a cut of the store’s profits that could hit $100,000 to $200,000 a year once the pot shop was operational
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
O’Donovan “sought to have the [police] Chief favorably rank his client’s application and … pressured the mayor to select the client to open a retail marijuana store in Medford.”
“Hopefully this gives host communities and licensees some clarity” on Host Community Agreements and Community Impact Fees in Massachusetts
Many businesses vying for a license near New Hampshire have experience in neighboring towns
Marijuana applicants are often desperate to lock up space, willing to bid up rates well over market value in order to price out a rival.
