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Lawyers and business groups urge clearer municipal licensing rules and CRC coordination
Summary
Legal and industry witnesses recommended a uniform municipal application and resolution process, clearer guidance on zoning letters and land-use roles, limits on indefinite municipal resolutions, and improved transparency from the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to reduce delays and uncertainty for applicants.
Attorneys and industry advocates told the Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee that municipal licensing practices, zoning requirements and Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) procedures are creating uncertainty that hinders applicants—especially social-equity and small operators.
Molly Hartman Lustig, chair of McLaughlin & Stearns’ Cannabis Practice Group, urged a uniform local licensing and resolution process for municipalities that opt in and asked for clearer state guidance on the interplay between municipal council resolutions and…
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