Cannabis Control Commission

Today, anticipated Cannabis Control Commission regulatory reforms take effect relative to delivery and testing transportation, Microbusinesses, Craft Marijuana Cooperatives, and patient access, following promulgation of the regulations by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. More information on these regulatory reforms is available here: https://lnkd.in/ekGaqjfJ

#DidYouKnow? Adults may not feel the effects of cannabis edibles right away. It can take several hours before they kick in – so start low and go slow. https://lnkd.in/g6khTyr #MoreAboutMJ

Following the Commission's November 7 Independent Testing Laboratory Listening Session and November 14 Public Meeting discussion about lab shopping, Acting Chair Bruce Stebbins and Commissioner Kimberly Roy, M.S. visited Analytics Labs in Holyoke and SafeTiva Labs in Westfield for informational tours of their facilities and daily testing operations. Commissioners met with lab owners and staff to discuss the triumphs and challenges testing labs are currently facing in ensuring health and safety in Massachusetts’ regulated cannabis market. (Slide 1, 2) SafeTiva Labs, Westfield (Slide 3, 4, 5) Analytics Labs, Holyoke

The Cannabis Control Commission is hiring. Please share with your networks and note the upcoming application deadlines. We look forward to hearing from you! -Investigator (Deadline to apply: November 21, 2024) -Associate General Counsel (Deadline to apply: November 29, 2024) For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/eYG6qSu2

Every applicant seeking a Marijuana Establishment license must submit a plan to invest in people who have been disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition Check out our guidance for developing Positive Impact Plans: https://lnkd.in/dvMMDZDc

#DidYouKnow? The Cannabis Control Commission serves as a cannabis policy research center to both inform evidence-based policy decisions and add to scientific literature. Learn about our research agenda and view our public-facing publications: https://lnkd.in/gTCY6J7W

Update: License extension applications are now available online through the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP). For more information about how to request a license extension, please refer to the Investigations and Enforcement Department bulletin: https://lnkd.in/eVSCYkNk

Find out if your community allows adult-use cannabis sales or delivery. View our Municipal Zoning Tracker, which helps license applicants, cities and towns, and the public identify the status of local adult-use cannabis and related zoning policies. https://lnkd.in/eJrq7iRM

Recently Commissioner Kimberly Roy, M.S. attended Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition’s Annual Meeting at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester to participate in a fireside chat with former Commissioner Kay Doyle. Thanks to all who joined the conversation about our work together to ensure a safe, effective, and equitable industry for the Commonwealth. Bruce Stebbins Adam Gomez Sr.

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission approved the Commonwealth’s first Marijuana Research Facility final license, marking continued progress towards achieving greater understanding of the safety and applicability of regulated marijuana products through science. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/en7-wWdH