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Benzinga
Benzinga
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Jelena Martinovic

Massachusetts Senators Approve Comprehensive Social Equity Cannabis Bill, Here's What's In It

Massachusetts Senators have approved a sweeping Social Equity Cannabis Bill, which would create a fund to support equal rights in the cannabis industry. The measure is now heading to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for further consideration.

The Bay State is also seeking to streamline the local licensing process to help members of communities who have been disproportionately affected by cannabis prohibition and enforcement to participate in the state’s burgeoning marijuana market. 

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