Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently approved the first marijuana research facility license. Commissioners voted unanimously (4-0) at the agency's monthly public meeting to grant Curaleaf Processing, Inc. a final license to operate a marijuana research facility in Newton. Curaleaf...

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...

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...

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%,...

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,...

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...

The Martha's Vineyard island in Massachusetts faces a cannabis crisis as Fine Fettle, the island’s only cannabis cultivation and dispensary operation, plans to close. State regulators are exploring alternatives to prevent a supply shortage that could push consumers towards the black market....

Massachusetts Eases Cannabis Delivery: One-Person Rule Coming? Massachusetts regulators have voted 3-1 to potentially ease the two-person delivery rule for cannabis – which requires two people for every cannabis delivery, a decision that could reduce operational costs for transport businesses...

PA Small Cannabis Firms Win Big With New Senate Bill Pennsylvania’s legislature has passed Senate Bill 773, aimed at empowering independent cannabis growers and dispensaries.  This bill, awaiting Gov. Shapiro‘s signature, allows 25 independent medical cannabis entities more...

Legalization Milestone: Missouri Clears 100K Cannabis Cases, But Challenges Loom Missouri expunged over 100,000 marijuana-related convictions in its first year of legalization, yet some courts missed the deadline for felony expungements​​. Lawyer Dan Viets, a key legalization proponent, stated,...

Shannon O'Brien, on the brink of a court hearing contesting her suspension as chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, announced that state Treasurer Deborah Goldberg has approved a hearing regarding her removal, reported the Boston Herald. What Happened? The ex-official...

Massachusetts' weed sales had a groundbreaking month as June sales soared to a record $151.8 million. Including a combination of both recreational and medical cannabis transactions, this record represents a 2.6% increase compared to May's sales figures, reported MjBiz Daily. See...

The Massachusetts cannabis industry has been facing increasing competition from out-of-state players, and marijuana grower and retailer Insa is the latest to feel the impact. In recent weeks, the company has laid off staff, citing the need to implement cost-saving measures to remain competitive in...