Cannabis Control Commission

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has announced that Travis Ahern will serve as its next Executive Director starting in March. Learn more about his experience and goals for the agency and the industry in this recent interview with Talking Joints Memo: https://lnkd.in/euCCyi64

Your Medical Use of Marijuana Program registration expires annually, but you can renew up to 60 days before it ends. Check out our step-by-step renewal instructions here: https://lnkd.in/eFB3vdbu

Acting Chair Bruce Stebbins, Executive Director Travis Ahern, and members of our Social Consumption Working Group recently stopped by STEM Haverhill for a tour and conversation about the Commission’s proposed social consumption regulatory framework. Thank you to Haverhill Mayor Melinda Barrett, State Senator Pavel Payano, Representative Andy Vargas, and Haverhill Police Chief Robert Pistone for joining us, and to the STEM Haverhill team for this informative visit.

Certified Economic Empowerment Applicants and Social Equity Program Participants can exclusively apply for pre-certification and licensure as Marijuana Delivery Operators through MassCIP. https://lnkd.in/ewjhE8Bj

Want to 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/exRsHekN

The Cannabis Control Commission brings together the expertise of legislators, regulators, researchers, and other partners to study the implementation and effects of cannabis policies. To see past reports, select “Reports” on our Public Documents page: https://lnkd.in/ePPjhpmM

If you are planning to make cannabis edibles at home, make sure you understand the challenges involved with controlling potency and dosage. https://lnkd.in/etgqu383 #MoreAboutMJ

Follow along with the Cannabis Control Commission’s monthly public meeting beginning today at 10 a.m. in Worcester. View the agenda, public meeting packet and livestream link, available here: https://lnkd.in/e-22JzWz

The Cannabis Control Commission’s leadership team testified before lawmakers this week to request funds to support the agency’s work in fiscal year 2026. The Commission’s budget request identifies several urgent needs including additional product testing, training for Social Equity Program entrepreneurs, Social Consumption public education campaign materials, and new licensing and enforcement technology platforms, among other top priorities. Learn more about the agency’s request here: https://lnkd.in/ev35hqxB

Have questions about what is and isn’t allowed when it comes to adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts? Get up to speed with our guidance on consumption of marijuana for adult-use: https://lnkd.in/eT5DVN6w