Massachusetts Cannabis

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission issued new recommendations Wednesday through a bulletin designed to improve workplace health and safety at marijuana processing facilities and broadly across the legal industry. The announcement represents the Commission's formal recognition of ground...

The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (Cboe CA: CBST) (OTCQX:CBSTF) (FSE: 3LP), a U.S. cannabis cultivator and retailer, announced Wednesday a new partnership with COAST Cannabis Co., a woman-owned cannabis edibles company. This collaboration will introduce COAST's award-winning infused chocolates...

Shannon O’Brien, the former chair of the Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts lost her legal battle with State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg resulting in O’Brien being fired last month. Goldberg, who named Bruce Stebbins acting chair of the regulatory body, expressed concern about...

It’s finally over for Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts Shannon O’Brien who lost her legal battle with State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg. O’Brien was originally appointed to serve a five-year term in 2022 and has denied the misconduct allegations. Goldberg suspended O...

Maryland’s Cannabis Chief To Resign Amidst Record-Breaking $1.1B Cannabis Sales Maryland transitioned to an adult-use cannabis market a little over a year ago. Led by the state's Cannabis Administration Director, Will Tilburg, the transition resulted in the state’s legal cannabis sales...

Here are the most important cannabis regulatory updates of the week. Nevada Awards Social Equity Licenses For Cannabis Lounges  The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) issued six licenses for cannabis consumption lounges reserved for social equity applicants. Kora Cannabis Lounge and Nevada...

The number of states where recreational weed is legal is growing each year. Top-selling states like California and Michigan have reported $2.1 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively, in recreational cannabis sales for the first half of 2024, as reported by Green Market Report's Debra Borchardt....

Beacon Hill lawmakers are contemplating placing the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) into receivership following months of internal drama and governance issues. This step was proposed by Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro, who addressed the agency's dysfunction. Shapiro recently testified at...

Data released by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) showed that legal cannabis sales dipped slightly in June, marking a 2% month-over-month decrease from $155 million in May to $152 million. Despite this slight contraction, the daily sales figures actually increased by 2%,...

The Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General, Jeffrey S. Shapiro, sent a letter to the state legislature calling for the correction of the poor governance structure of the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). "The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted a limited review of the CCC's...

Addressing the pressing cannabis crisis at Martha’s Vineyard, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) issued an administrative order permitting the first-ever maritime transport of state-legal cannabis. This groundbreaking decision resolves a lawsuit filed by Vicente LLP,...

Massachusetts regulators have approved an administrative order allowing cannabis transportation to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, ensuring the islands’ dispensaries can continue to operate. This decision comes at a crucial time as the summer influx of tourists would have exacerbated...

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) fined medical marijuana giant Trulieve (OTC:TCNNF) in relation to the death of a company's employee in 2022. A company representative signed a tentative settlement with CCC, agreeing to a fine in the amount of $350,000. What Happened: On Jan. 4,...

South Dakota: Medical Marijuana Registration Fees Nearly To Double   Medical marijuana businesses in South Dakota will have to pay nearly double the current amount for their state registration certificates, writes Sioux Falls-based TV station KELO. Starting no later than Sep. 30, the...

Martha’s Vineyard is on the verge of a cannabis shortage that could leave its over 230 registered medical users and thousands of recreational users without access. Geoff Rose, owner of the Island Time dispensary, was forced to close three weeks ago after exhausting all stock. The island...