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Templeton Select Board adopts draft social-equity policy to comply with state cannabis rules
Summary
The board voted to adopt a social equity policy and plan to meet Cannabis Control Commission requirements and to avoid potential penalties, directing staff to finalize details and provide a grading matrix for future host-community agreements.
The Templeton Select Board on Sept. 10 voted to adopt a draft social equity policy and plan designed to comply with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s social-equity regulations. The board approved the policy after receiving a legal briefing from town counsel and amid discussion about the state’s evolving rules and their potential impact on local host-community agreements.
Why it matters: The policy formalizes how the town will consider and prioritize applicants for host-community agreements (HCA) related to cannabis businesses, including…
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