ACS HULL – ADULT USE
Thank You Hull! You Supported ACS and Hull Medical Patients!!
Adult Use in Hull is NOW OPEN!
Fiscal Impact Facts
- Currently, under Massachusetts law:
- Medical use marijuana is not subject to taxation.
- Adult use (recreational) marijuana is subject to a 20% state tax.
- Of this 20% state tax, 3% is distributed back to the city or town.
- The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission reports that over $4 billion in sales have been generated since adult use retail stores opened in 2018.
- On November 9, 2022 the legislature passed updates to regulations permitting local communities to collect an additional impact fee related to costs imposed by the operation of marijuana establishments. This fee could be up to 3% of gross revenues.
- Based on municipal revenue generation from adult recreational dispensaries locally, it is likely ACS could contribute approximately $400-$800,000 revenue to the Town annually.
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Hull Adult Use FAQs
| What was the result of the Special Town Meeting Vote in Hull August 31, 2023? | In Hull, at a Special Town Meeting on August 31, 2023, a Citizens Petition changing the zoning and general bylaws to allow Recreational Marijuana Sales passed by a resounding 283 to 60 vote! Per Town Instructions, ACS filed a 127 page HCA application with the Select Board on November 10, 2023. The AG certified the vote on December 19, 2023 and we recieved an HCA from the town in December 2024. |
| Why can’t we just limit local stores to Medical use? | There are several reasons that Medical dispensaries are no longer viable without retail sales. First, since marijuana is not FDA approved, Massachusetts health plans do not offer coverage for the medical use of marijuana. Second, because marijuana hasn’t been legalized at the federal level, veterans and others receiving benefits may be afraid of losing them. Third, medical patients need to register in a state database and pay a yearly certification that can be from $100- $200. And, fourth, Medical dispensaries can’t compete with other stores that offer both medical and retail sales because they can offer their products less expensively. |
| How did Hull vote on the statewide ballot initiative to approve marijuana for recreational use in 2016? | Hull approved this measure with a vote of 59.1% to 40.9%. |
| Didn’t the town later vote against retail marijuana businesses being located and operated in Hull in 2018? | Yes, but when proposing these local ballot questions to the town, the Select Board argued that we should be cautious about approving retail use until its impacts were better understood. In their letter to the citizens of Hull at the time, they wrote: “The new and unique characteristics of these businesses will most likely bring new and unique challenges and impacts to Hull. It is therefore practical, if not prudent, to carefully consider and regulate the local aspects of these businesses until these challenges and impacts are better understood in our local setting (e.g., to avoid the ‘law of unintended consequences’).” |
| Did the town ever foresee revisiting this issue? | Yes, in fact, the excerpt below was also included in their letter to the citizens of Hull. “Time may show that these By-laws should be amended (to better tailor them or offer greater flexibility) once these impacts are better understood. But we believe that after considering all of the information that has been presented in this discussion it is smarter and more responsible to go slow and then ramp up as necessary, than to have incomplete, inadequate or no regulation regarding these new businesses and have them adversely affect our Town without an adequate remedy to address the impact (e.g., ‘un-ringing the bell’).” |
| What are the benefits of allowing adult use retail sales in Hull? | It will expand access to opioid alternatives, increase Hull’s tax base, protect local jobs, create additional positions with a local hiring preference, and support local businesses in the community. |
| How old do you have to be to purchase marijuana for retail use? | State law requires that individuals purchasing marijuana for retail use must be 21 years of age. |
| Is an appointment required? | No! We do request placing a pre-order through our online menu, here. |
| Do I need a Massachussetts Driver’s License or ID? Can I use another form of ID? | Any valid government ID, such as a Driver’s License, passport, State/Federal Photo ID are accepted. Temporary Driver’s Licenses may not be accepted. We do accept out of state ID’s that are valid and not expired; we may request additional verification for out-of-state customers. We suggest bringing an additional verification with you (such as another photo ID, bank/credit card, etc.) |
| Where do I park? | Our parking lot at the front of the building is open for both recreational customers and medical patients. Please note we have a one-way entrance & exit to our parking lot. |
| Can I travel with cannabis? | You are allowed to travel with cannabis as long as you remain within mainland Massachusetts and utilize state guidelines. Cannabis is still considered federally illegal and cannot be transported across state lines or across federal land/waters. |
| How much can I purchase recreationally? | Adults 21 years or older, with a valid government ID, may purchase up to 1 ounce of flower and/or pre-rolls (28 grams). This equates to up to 5 grams of concentrates or 500 milligrams of edibles. Daily recreational limits include any combination of cannabis purchased. The combination of products may not exceed the 1 ounce flower limit. Topical Balms are not counted against the Daily recreation limit and may be purchased in any quantity. ACS reserves the right to implement additional purchase limits from time to time based on product supply. |
| How much does a gram of concentrate convert to in flower? | The State of Massachusetts’ Cannabis Control Commission has deemed that 1 gram of concentrate equals 5.3 grams of flower. (ex: If you purchase 2 grams of concentrates, you will use 10.6 grams of the daily 28 gram limit). |
| What forms of payment do you accept? | We accept Cash, Debit ($3.50 fee), and CanPay. Debit Cards are processed using Cashless ATM. Withdrawals must be rounded up (nearest $5.00 or $10.00) before fee’s are applied. Payment for your purchase is processed like an ATM transaction with a convenience fee reflected on your bank statement. (fees listed above) Additional fees can be charged by your bank for using this method. Please note there is a maximum withdrawal of $500 per transaction on Debit Cards. Debit orders totaling more than $500 may require more than one transaction, resulting in multiple fees. |
| What taxes apply to Recreational product? | Medical use marijuana is not subject to taxation. To explore becoming a patient, visit https://acscompassion.com/become-a-patient/ Adult Use or Recreational use marijuana is subject to 20% taxation. Of the 20% tax, 3% is distributed back to the town of Hull. |
| What is your return policy? | All sales are final. Defective products, such as vape cartridges, may be exchanged within 7 days of purchase, at the Dispensary Manager’s discretion. Returned and/or exchanged products must be returned in the original packaging, with the product name and batch number fully legible, to the original location it was purchased from. Store credit will be issued in the amount paid, or the remaining value of the item based on the Dispensary Manager’s discretion. No exchanges are guaranteed; empty cartridges will not be accepted or exchanged. Electronic accessories & devices must be returned or exchanged through the product manufacturer. |
| Is Delivery available? | Not at this time. If we partner with a Delivery Service in our area, we will update the information here. |