Marijuana advocates in Massachusetts say Gov. Charlie Baker is putting extraordinary pressure on the Cannabis Control Commission to force them to step back from some of their draft regulations.
The commission is proposing, in addition to cannabis retail stores, the licensing of businesses where customers could purchase and consume marijuana products. Baker's call to "go slow" comes as the commission is set to finalize those regulations.
The commission surprised many late last year when they adopted proposed regulations that went beyond simply allowing retail cannabis stores to open. The prospects of "cannabis cafes," "marijuana movie theaters" and "stoned yoga classes" were welcomed by cannabis advocates.
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