H164
An Act to clarify host community agreement retroactivity
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Bill overview
This bill addresses how existing host community agreements related to cannabis businesses in Massachusetts are interpreted when looking back at agreements made before the current regulations. It aims to clarify that these agreements should be evaluated under the current cannabis laws and regulations, even if they were initially established under older rules. The bill seeks to ensure that host communities have the same protections and rights as those afforded by current cannabis legislation. Essentially, it retroactively applies current cannabis law to host community agreements.
Key provisions
- Clarifies that existing host community agreements are subject to current Massachusetts cannabis regulations.
- Specifies that current regulations apply retroactively to host community agreements.
- Aims to ensure host communities receive the same protections as those under current law.
- Addresses the interpretation of host community agreements established prior to the current cannabis framework.
Who is affected
- Cannabis businesses
- Host communities
- The Cannabis Control Commission
- Local governments
- Residents of host communities
Notable changes
- Retroactively applies current cannabis regulations to existing host community agreements.
- Updates the legal framework for host community agreements in the cannabis industry.
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Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsor
David M. Rogers
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Bill H.164 194th (Current)
An Act to clarify host community agreement retroactivity
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 164) of David M. Rogers for legislation to clarify host community agreement retroactivity. Cannabis Policy.
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Presenter: David M. Rogers
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.164
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/13/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
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