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CCC Guidance on Renewing licenses

The renewal application will require all licensees to provide the following:

a. Update the licensee’s contact information, if necessary;
b. Update the business information for entities currently on the license;
c. Update the personal information for individuals currently on the license;
d. Remove individuals and entities that are no longer associated with the license;
e. Update information pertaining to individual interest in cannabis-related businesses and licenses in Massachusetts and other jurisdictions;
f. Update the square footage of the licensee’s building and the number of abutters within 300 feet of the property;
g. Disclosure of the amount of funds that have accrued to the host community as a result of the executed Host Community Agreement, along with documentation;
h. Update the licensee’s plan to remain compliant with local ordinances or bylaws, if applicable;
i. Update background information that has occurred for all individuals and entities associated with the license;
j. Provide an updated certificate of good standing from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, and Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance;
k. Provide updated summaries of plans, policies, and procedures relating to security, transportation, prevention of diversion, quality control and testing, dispensing, inventory, and others that were previously required;
l. Provide statements and documentation demonstrating the reasonable progress or success of the programs implemented as part of the licensee’s Positive Impact Plan submitted as part of its initial application; and
m. Provide statements and documentation demonstrating the reasonable progress or success of the programs implemented as part of the licensee’s Diversity Plan submitted as part of its
initial application.

The renewal application will require certain licensees to provide the following:
a. Cultivators and Craft Marijuana Cooperatives must provide documentation and information
that demonstrates that the cultivation operation has sold more than 70% of its product that has been fully harvested within the preceding six months. Cultivators and Craft Marijuana
Cooperatives may have their tier level reduced if, based on the dry weight analysis, they have sold less than 70% of the amount of marijuana cultivated and cured to Product
Manufacturers or Retailers. When determining whether to reduce a licensee’s tier, additional factors may be considered:
i. Cultivation and production history and whether the inventory suffered a catastrophic event;
ii. Transfer, sales, and excise tax payment history;
iii. Existing inventory;
iv. Sales contracts; and
v. Any other relevant factor to ensure responsible management.
b. Product Manufacturers, Microbusinesses, and Craft Marijuana Cooperatives must provide detailed information regarding the products they produced, including all types and forms.
Licensees will not be able to update certain information in the renewal application as the Commission has alternative ways to make these changes:
a. Licensees will not be able to add individuals or entities that will obtain ownership or control
over the establishment;
b. Licensees will not be able to change the location of the establishment; and
c. Licensees will not be able to change the name of the establishment.