Basic Terms and Conditions

The HCA identifies the stipulations and responsibilities of both the municipality and the applicant or licensee. 

The Commission encourages municipalities to carefully consider the impact of the particular Marijuana Establishment proposed for a community, as well as benefits it may bring in local revenue and employment, when negotiating a Host Community Agreement. 

While the two parties may agree on a wide range of terms and conditions, the following are possible provisions that may be outlined in the agreement:

• • The HCA may contain a provision that the ME or MTC must make jobs available to residents of the municipality. While residency may be one of several positive factors in recruitment, it should not prevent the ME or MTC from hiring the most qualified candidates or hinder compliance with Massachusetts Anti-Discrimination and Employment Laws.

• • The HCA may include terms for the ME or MTC to provide paid police detail for the purposes of traffic and crowd management during peak hours of operation.

• • The HCA may identify the type of security system required for controlling access to areas in which Marijuana or Marijuana Products are kept. Possible methods include a keypad or electronic access card system.

• • The HCA may include the steps that an ME or MTC must take if it wishes to relocate within the municipality.

• • The HCA may include stipulations if the ME or MTC wishes to terminate the agreement with the municipality.

• • The HCA may outline details of how the ME or MTC will assist with community support, public outreach, and employee outreach programs.

• • The HCA may identify how the ME or MTC will work with the municipality to provide municipal-sponsored educational programs.