[Massplanners] giving money to local businesses

[Paul Halkiotis]

Hi Ken, 
One of my collogues was involved with a similar program in Ashland, VA. Here is a link to the program. I will point out that you asked a a legal question to group of planners. 
Paul 

[ https://www.ashlandva.gov/320/Ashland-Gift-Certificates | https://www.ashlandva.gov/320/Ashland-Gift-Certificates ] 

Paul Halkiotis, Director 
Planning & Economic Development 
566 Washington St. P.O. Box 40 
Norwood, MA 02062 
(781)915-4749 


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Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 1:22:54 PM 
Subject: [Massplanners] giving money to local businesses 

We are considering a program where we hand out coupons to spend at local businesses that, in turn, the businesses redeem from the redevelopment authority for cash.reimbursement. Is there any legal issue with this? Doesn't seem to be money laundering but I need confirmation. 
Ken Buckland 
Town of Wareham 
508.291.3100 ext 6501 

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