Katelyn Baker
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Springfield, Mass. — Springfield's Health and Human services committee did not recommend a proposed medical marijuana facility's host agreement, because of a contract clause meant to eliminate competition.
Springfield's Health and Human Services committee refused to formally recommend a host agreement for Hampden County Facility to open a medical marijuana dispensary. It all boils down to a clause in the contract that would guarantee Hampden Care would be Springfield's only dispensary for 10 years.
Springfield police and Mayor Sarno have already granted a special license, but the committee was surprised by the conditions in the host-city agreement. Health and Human Services Chairman & Springfield City Councilor Melvin Edwards told 22News, "It was partly a surprise to us because, we knew the dispensary license had been granted, but the City Council didn't have a role in negotiating the terms."
Those terms were disputed at Wednesday's meeting. Hampden Care Facility negotiated to drop that 10-year exclusivity period down to 5-years, with the ability to apply and renew that exclusivity license for another 5-years. With the 5-year agreement, the dispensary would reduce the revenue it gives to the city.
"I don't believe that the 5-year reduction should be accompanied by a 5-year reduction in the percentage that the city is going to be receiving," said Springfield City Councilor Orlando Ramos.
The contract also has a clause that allows Mayor Sarno to end that exclusivity, if the dispensary failed to perform up to the city's standards.
The host-city proposal now goes to the City Council for a final vote on August 15th, with no recommendation from health and Human Services.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Committee Chooses Not To Vote On Springfield's Marijuana Dispensary Agreement
Author: Alessandra Martinez
Contact: 413-377-1160
Photo Credit: WWLP
Website: WWLP
Springfield's Health and Human Services committee refused to formally recommend a host agreement for Hampden County Facility to open a medical marijuana dispensary. It all boils down to a clause in the contract that would guarantee Hampden Care would be Springfield's only dispensary for 10 years.
Springfield police and Mayor Sarno have already granted a special license, but the committee was surprised by the conditions in the host-city agreement. Health and Human Services Chairman & Springfield City Councilor Melvin Edwards told 22News, "It was partly a surprise to us because, we knew the dispensary license had been granted, but the City Council didn't have a role in negotiating the terms."
Those terms were disputed at Wednesday's meeting. Hampden Care Facility negotiated to drop that 10-year exclusivity period down to 5-years, with the ability to apply and renew that exclusivity license for another 5-years. With the 5-year agreement, the dispensary would reduce the revenue it gives to the city.
"I don't believe that the 5-year reduction should be accompanied by a 5-year reduction in the percentage that the city is going to be receiving," said Springfield City Councilor Orlando Ramos.
The contract also has a clause that allows Mayor Sarno to end that exclusivity, if the dispensary failed to perform up to the city's standards.
The host-city proposal now goes to the City Council for a final vote on August 15th, with no recommendation from health and Human Services.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Committee Chooses Not To Vote On Springfield's Marijuana Dispensary Agreement
Author: Alessandra Martinez
Contact: 413-377-1160
Photo Credit: WWLP
Website: WWLP
