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Underscored this concern with regard to delivery drivers.  \no Noted his general support of removing barriers to entry for employment within the cannabis industry.  \no Proposed a mandatory and indefinite disqualification of individuals required to register as a sex offender from becoming a Registered Agent. Noted that this provision is already applied to licensure. Further expressed concern that the provision is limited to the preceding five years at the time of application.  \no Commissioner Roy asked to clarify if the Commission has the legal authority to prohibit individuals required to register as sex offenders from serving as retail or delivery operator agents.  \n▪ Senator Moore responded that he believes it does, under M.G.L., c. 94G §4. He quoted the statute.  \no Commissioner Roy asked if Senator Moore was aware of this type of exclusion being utilized elsewhere.  \n▪ Senator Moore cited Lyft, Uber, and similar platforms within the “gig economy” arena.  \no Commissioner Roy asked Senator Moore if the matter falls within the scope of public health, safety, and welfare.  \n▪ Senator Moore responded affirmatively.  \n• Shaun Suhoski, Town Manager of Athol, MA  \n• Host Community Agreements  \no Expressed concern that new provisions for Host Community Agreements (HCAs) are impacting established agreements.  \no Suggested that the legislative intent was not for Chapter 180 to be enacted retroactively. Noted that the legislature removed a line from the final draft that would have enacted the laws retroactive to 2016. Cited correspondence from the legislature that he suggested would corroborate this interpretation.  \n• Ali DiMatteo, Legislative Analyst, Massachusetts Municipal Association  \n• Host Community Agreements  \no Echoed previous concerns about retroactive enactment being inconsistent with the legislative intent.  \no Suggested that established agreements should be permitted to run their course under the previously agreed upon terms.  \n• Shaleen Title, Former CCC Commissioner  \n• Municipal Equity  \no Noted that municipalities not presumed compliant must create an equity plan and suggested devising a process for reviewing the plans initially and on a continued basis to ensure compliance and proper data collection.  \no Recommended developing a model ordinance in the interest of clarity, continuity, less strain on resources, and more efficient lateral comparisons of data.  \n• Grant Smith Ellis, Independent Journalist  \n• Host Community Agreements  \no Opined on the necessity ofthe HCA regulations being applied retroactively. Cited a period of more than 36 months beginning in 2018 wherein HCAs were not being reviewed by the Commission.  \n• Suitability  \no Noted that registered sex offenders carry their status on a civil basis in  \nperpetuity. He is therefore of the opinion that the catch-all suitability provision should not be limited to the preceding five years at the time of application.  \no Raised the question of how unregistered sex offenders will be detected.  \n• Lucas Thayer, Provisional License Applicant  \n• Host Community Agreements  \no Suggested that the current model leaves licensees vulnerable to extortion by municipalities.  \no Objects to the requirement that operators pay rent for the retail space while the HCAs, architectural review, etc. are in development and with no revenue  \nstream. Noted that the financial","cbCaimaARUdLATfS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimaARUdLATfS","pdf",307718,"English","# Public Hearing Minutes\n## Call to Order\n## Public Hearing Testimony","[{\"question\":\"What opening steps does the Chair take at the public hearing?\",\"answer\":\"The Chair recognizes a quorum, calls the meeting to order, announces that the meeting is recorded, and provides an overview of the process and purpose for the hearing.\"},{\"question\":\"What concerns are raised about expanded suitability standards?\",\"answer\":\"Testimony questions whether expanded suitability standards would allow individuals with certain sexual offense convictions to become Registered Agents, and whether any disqualification limits should be limited to a five-year window or applied more broadly.\"},{\"question\":\"How do speakers view Host Community Agreements (HCAs) and retroactivity?\",\"answer\":\"Multiple speakers express concern that new HCA provisions may be enacted retroactively, arguing that established agreements should be allowed to continue under previously agreed terms.\"}]","Cannabis Control Commission - Public Hearing Minutes - September 8, 2023 | PDF",1789804364]