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Retail group opposes marijuana proposal

Retail group opposes marijuana proposal

Citing concerns about worker safety, Massachusetts retailers on Wednesday declared their opposition to legalizing adult use of marijuana. "The Retailers Association believes the legalization of the marijuana industry in Massachusetts is the wrong path for businesses and our communities," Retailers Association of Massachusetts President Jon Hurst said in a late afternoon statement. "The increased accessibility of marijuana will negatively impact worker safety and productivity in many companies a

Citing concerns about worker safety, Massachusetts retailers on Wednesday declared their opposition to legalizing adult use of marijuana. "The Retailers Association believes the legalization of the marijuana industry in Massachusetts is the wrong path for businesses and our communities," Retailers Association of Massachusetts President Jon Hurst said in a late afternoon statement. "The increased accessibility of marijuana will negatively impact worker safety and productivity in many companies a…