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Legislation and Regulation

Massachusetts to Allow Pesticide Use on Cannabis

MDAR changed its “Pesticide Use of Marijuana Policy” to allow the use of certain pesticides on cannabis plants if specific requirements are met.

December 6, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

Cresco Labs and Columbia Care on Sean 'Diddy' Combs Deal: 'We Didn't Want To Go To Another Cannabis Operator'

Columbia Care CEO Nick Vita explains why he and Cresco Labs CEO and co-founder Charlie Bachtell 'weren't reliant on industry players' for the recently announced sale of some of their cannabis dispensaries and production facilities in New York, Illinois and Massachusetts, and more about what played into the decision to sell now.

November 9, 2022

Compliance

Trulieve Issues Statement on Media Coverage of Massachusetts Worker Death

The multistate cannabis operator’s officials “stand by our record” of providing health protections to their workers.

October 20, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Newly Appointed Chair of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Is Still Listed as Owner of Cultivation Business

Shannon O’Brien is listed as “owner/partner” of Greenfield Greenery in that company’s 2020 application for a cultivation license.

September 29, 2022

Massachusetts

Former State Treasurer Shannon O’Brien Tapped as New Chair of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission

O’Brien was sworn in Sept. 1, on the fifth anniversary of the commission’s founding.

September 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Massachusetts Governor Signs Legislation to Increase Diversity in State’s Cannabis Industry

Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill into law this week to help remove barriers to entry and promote equity in the market.

August 12, 2022

Massachusetts

Ayr Wellness Receives Key Massachusetts Regulatory Approval for Adult-Use Sales in Somerville, Subject to Municipal Approval; Ayr Announces Approval for Phase 1 of Milford Cultivation Expansion

The CCC voted to approve both measures during its meeting on Aug.11, 2022.

August 11, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Massachusetts House, Senate Pass Compromise Bill to Increase Equity in State’s Cannabis Industry

S. 3096 aims to promote greater diversity in the market, increase oversight on host community agreements and establish a framework for municipalities to allow cannabis consumption lounges in their jurisdictions.

August 2, 2022

Finance

Fridays Reign King for Massachusetts Cannabis Dispensaries

The busiest day of the week for retailers saw a 61% increase in sales traffic on average compared to the slowest day of the week—Monday.

July 11, 2022

Massachusetts

Massachusetts 2022 Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Increase Nearly 21% Over 2021 (So Far)

Despite the year-over-year increase, the state’s $120 million in May sales is a flatline from past two months.

June 13, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Massachusetts House Passes Bill to Promote Diversity in State’s Cannabis Industry

The Senate approved similar legislation last month.

May 19, 2022

Finance

Massachusetts Adult-Use Cannabis Retailers Eclipse $3 Billion in Sales

That cumulative figure comes from sales generated since the state first launched a commercial retail program in November 2018.

May 18, 2022