masslive.comFrom masslive.comMassachusettsCraft Marijuana Cooperatives, Made Up of Local Farmers, Struggle to Start Up in MassachusettsThe Cannabis Control Commission has not licensed a single craft cooperative; as of July 18, only two cooperatives had submitted their complete applications.August 13, 2019Legislation and RegulationBeginning July 1, Massachusetts Patients Will Get Faster Access to Medical MarijuanaUnder a new “initial access certification” program, new patients will be able to buy an initial 14-day supply of marijuana before their registration card comes in the mail.June 26, 2019Hemp Regulations in U.S.Restrictive Massachusetts Guidelines on Selling CBD Products Worry Hemp FarmersFarmers are pushing back against new regulations.June 20, 2019Adult-Use Legalization BillNearly 50 Emerge as Potential Applicants to Operate Recreational Marijuana Businesses in Springfield, Mass.Proposals are due by May 20.April 17, 2019DispensaryAs Interest Grows, Springfield, Mass., Prepares to Accept First Applications for Recreational Marijuana StoresThe city is finalizing the details of its request for qualification/proposals, and expects to make an announcement in the next several days to initiate the process.March 28, 2019Legislation and RegulationMassachusetts Marijuana Growers Say Cannabis Control Commission Should Be Allowed to Regulate Municipal Marijuana AgreementsAn advocacy group is asking the courts to give the commission authority to regulate host community agreements signed between municipalities and marijuana shops.January 23, 2019Legislation and RegulationMassachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Set to Take Over Medical Marijuana OversightThe transfer of the medical program from the Department of Public Health to the Cannabis Control Commission will occur Dec. 23.December 7, 2018DispensaryFirst Massachusetts Shops to Sell Recreational Marijuana Pay $39,000 for Police Detail OfficersCustomers gathered outside the stores before the sun rose one day this week, quickly forming hours-long lines.November 28, 2018Adult-Use Legalization BillMarijuana in Massachusetts: State Regulators Sign off on 90,000-Square-Foot Cultivation Facility in LeicesterThe Cannabis Control Commission signed off on provisional licenses on in-door cultivation and product manufacturing for East Coast Organics LLC.October 19, 2018Legislation and RegulationTestimony Sought on Medical Marijuana Law as Massachusetts to Change OversightPublic comments will be accepted until Oct. 29 about the state's medical marijuana program.September 20, 2018Page 1 of 4Next Page
