An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of certain marijuana license types
Take action
Take a stance or write a position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes a temporary pause on issuing new types of marijuana licenses in Massachusetts. The purpose of this moratorium is to allow the state to conduct a study of existing marijuana businesses. This study will analyze the current cannabis industry landscape. The bill was referred to the Cannabis Policy committee and subsequently accompanied a study order.
Key provisions
- Establishes a temporary moratorium on the issuance of certain marijuana license types.
- Requires the state to conduct a study of existing marijuana businesses.
- The study’s findings will be published.
- The bill was referred to the Cannabis Policy committee.
- Accompanied a study order (S2677).
Who is affected
- Marijuana businesses in Massachusetts
- Potential applicants for new marijuana licenses
- The Cannabis Policy Committee
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a temporary halt to the issuance of new marijuana licenses.
- It prioritizes a comprehensive study of the existing cannabis industry.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours