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Massachusetts Nears Cannabis Chief; Arkansas Regulator Quits

Massachusetts Nears Cannabis Chief; Arkansas Regulator Quits

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 20, 2024 /

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Faces Challenges in Filling Executive Director Position Amid Renewed Negotiations The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), the governing body for the state’s adult-use and medical marijuana…

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Curaleaf Secures First Massachusetts Cannabis Research License

Curaleaf Secures First Massachusetts Cannabis Research License

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 20, 2024 /

Massachusetts Grants First Cannabis Research License to Curaleaf Facility Massachusetts cannabis regulators have issued the state’s inaugural Marijuana Research Facility license to Curaleaf Processing, a subsidiary of the multistate cannabis…

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Massachusetts Fines Big Cannabis $165K for Safety Violations

Massachusetts Fines Big Cannabis $165K for Safety Violations

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Fine Ascend Wellness and Curaleaf for Safety Violations Massachusetts cannabis regulators have issued significant fines to two major industry players, Ascend Wellness Holdings and Curaleaf Holdings, for…

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Massachusetts Voters Weigh Psychedelic Legalization

Massachusetts Voters Weigh Psychedelic Legalization

By / September 18, 2024 /

Massachusetts on the Cusp of Psychedelic Legalization: What to Expect in November This November, Massachusetts voters will have a significant decision to make that could place the state at the…

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Massachusetts Lifts Two-Driver Rule for Cannabis Delivery

Massachusetts Lifts Two-Driver Rule for Cannabis Delivery

By / July 22, 2024 /

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Approves New Regulations for Delivery Operators In a significant move to support cannabis delivery businesses, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission approved a draft regulation on Friday…

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Massachusetts Cannabis Agency Greenlights Cannabis Transfer to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket

By / June 18, 2024 /

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has recently approved the transportation of cannabis products between mainland Massachusetts and Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, following strong advocacy from local cannabis advocates and patients.…

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Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill to Research Psychedelics Therapy for Veterans

By / June 17, 2024 /

The Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill focused on military veterans that includes provisions to create a psychedelics working group to study and make recommendations about the potential therapeutic benefits…

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Regulators Approve Cannabis Transport to Massachusetts Islands by Boat

By / June 14, 2024 /

Facing a lawsuit and pressure to ensure residents have access to medical marijuana, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) on Thursday issued an administrative order to allow deliveries of regulated…

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Regulatory Issues Arise in Massachusetts Over Hemp-Derived ‘Gas Station Weed’

By / June 13, 2024 /

The proliferation of hemp-based products such as gummies, energy shots, and seltzers across Massachusetts convenience stores has highlighted regulatory gaps. These products often mimic regulated cannabis products and suggest similar…

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Massachusetts Cannabis Company Hit with $200,000 Fine Over Mold Scandal

By / June 12, 2024 /

Massachusetts regulators recently fined Holistic Industries, a marijuana multistate operator (MSO), $200,000 following a mold outbreak at its cultivation facility in Monson. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) alleged that…

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Martha’s Vineyard Dispensary Sues for Right to Deliver Cannabis from Mainland Massachusetts

By / May 29, 2024 /

Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, is renowned for its 23 miles of scenic hills and beaches. It’s a popular destination for summer vacationers, known for its…

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Dreams Deferred: Challenges Facing Social Equity Cannabis Businesses in Massachusetts

By / May 14, 2024 /

Even before cannabis legalization in Massachusetts, Kijana Rose envisioned a fusion of cannabis and yoga, believing it could enhance the experience. Raised in a Rastafarian family where cannabis was viewed…

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