Give Us Your Opinion | The WBJ Daily Report Flash Poll seeks the votes and viewpoints of Central Massachusetts business leaders each week on a topic of importance. Please take a minute or two to read the question below and the details behind it, then cast your vote and add your opinion. The results will be announced in Thursday's edition of the WBJ Daily Report. | THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: | The Cannabis Control Commission has been debating whether to ask lawmakers to address host community agreements between recreational pot companies and municipalities, some of which include extravagant payments to the community at the expense of the young companies and beyond the state-allowed 3 percent of the location's gross annual sales. Some advocates have pointed to this as one of the factors leading to the slow licensing process for an industry that was supposed to start selling July 1. Should cities be allowed to require marijuana firms to pay fees of more than the state-capped 3 percent of sales? No. Many of these companies are new and don’t yet have the capital to meet extraordinary demands. No. State law caps payments at 3 percent and no more. Yes. The impact of legal pot is not yet known and cities should guard themselves against potential impacts. Yes. If the company agrees to the contract it should be held to it. This week's Flash Poll seeks your vote and opinion on this topic. Voice your opinion now! We appreciate all comments and opinions. To print any comments in the WBJ, we ask that you provide your first and last name, and prefer you also list the company you work for or the town where you work or reside. However, all comments posted in good taste will appear on our website. Comment: Can't answer the question in your email? Click here to view as web page before commenting. |
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