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Board discusses state cannabis delivery changes and whether Hampden should seek a waiver

Town of Hampden Select Board and Board of Health · May 5, 2026

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Summary

After the governor signed H 53 50 modernizing cannabis laws, staff told the board the town must allow medical delivery but can seek a two-year waiver to block recreational home delivery if it does not authorize retail sales. Members asked about enforcement and licensing fees and asked staff to prepare information for a vote.

Staff summarized recent state legislation (referred to in the discussion as H 53 50) that changes municipal authority over cannabis delivery: under the new law the town must allow medical cannabis delivery but may opt out of recreational delivery by applying for a two‑year waiver from the Cannabis Control…

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