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City Councilors propose Boston-level Conservation Corps

Olga Benacerraf March 10, 2021

Boston City Councilors Kenzie Bok and Michelle Wu are proposing a city-level “Conservation Corps” to support Boston’s climate and sustainability goals. Modeled after the Civilian Conservation...

A cannabis plant growing in a greenhouse. VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Contradictory regulations disadvantage smaller cannabis entrepreneurs

Angela Yang December 5, 2019
Most municipalities have restrictive regulations that require businesses to secure a location for their enterprise while also limiting the areas in which stores can operate.
New England Treatment Access, a medical and recreational marijuana dispensary in Brookline. The Cannabis Control Commission on Tuesday refused to include cannabis vaping products under Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s vape ban. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Medical marijuana patients will be able to purchase cannabis vaping products on Tuesday

Emma Deegan November 12, 2019
This comes after the Massachusetts Superior Court ruled that the state Department of Public Health did not have the authority to regulate cannabis vaping products used by medical marijuana patients.
The Cannabis Control Commission announced Tuesday the elimination of patient registration and renewal fees beginning in November. EMILY ZABOWSKI/ DFP FILE

Cannabis Control Commission eliminates patient registration, renewal fees for medical marijuana

Ellie Yeo October 25, 2019
The Cannabis Control Commission made this decision after it received much feedback urging the state to eliminate the fees.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission approved the delivery of cannabis on Tuesday, allowing Boston residents to order marijuana directly to their homes instead of having to go to a dispensary. FELIX PHILLIPS/ DFP FILE ILLUSTRATION

Cannabis Control Commission allows home-delivery of marijuana

Angela Yang September 30, 2019
However, dispensaries will not be able to deliver to college campuses, and all purchasers must be over 21 years of age before ordering.
A group representing marijuana farmers in Massachusetts is planning a lawsuit against the Cannabis Control Commission in an effort to urge them to review controversial host community agreements. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DFP FILE

Marijuana farmers consider legal action over agreements with host communities

Samantha Day September 16, 2018
The Massachusetts Grower Advocacy Council announced Tuesday that it is considering filing a lawsuit against the Cannabis Control Commission to push them to enforce the law when it comes to required agreements between marijuana businesses and the towns where they reside.
On Monday, the Cannabis Control Commission began accepting applications for priority certification for commercial marijuana businesses. Those granted priority certification will be able to apply for commercial licenses on April 16. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Commercial marijuana permits now available for business in the Commonwealth

Jordan Kimmel April 3, 2018
The application process for priority certification of legal marijuana businesses began Monday, according to the Cannabis Control Commission, yet another stride toward the commercial sale of recreational marijuana, which is expected to begin July 1.
The CCC has approved its regulations for adult-use Marijuana ahead of its spring deadline. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Final regulations, guidelines released for recreational marijuana industry

Sarika Ram March 11, 2018
Regulations for the cultivation and distribution of recreational, adult-use marijuana in Massachusetts were finalized by the Cannabis Control Commission Friday, ahead of their March 15 deadline.
The second Massachusetts Marijuana Summit will be held in Boston this Friday. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Second Marijuana Summit coming to Boston before new regulations

Michal Shvimer March 1, 2018
On Friday, the second Massachusetts Marijuana Summit will bring together panels of legal, political and business experts to discuss the ins and outs of the cannabis industry as recreational marijuana legalization nears.

CCC regulations foster diversity, accessibility in Massachusetts’ cannabis industry

Samantha Drysdale January 30, 2018

A diverse and inclusive cannabis industry is budding in Massachusetts. In late December, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission approved draft regulations for the adult use of recreational marijuana....

GRAPHIC BY RACHEL DUNCAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Unbalanced Cannabis Control Commission raises concerns of recreational marijuana advocates

Shannon Larson September 7, 2017

The five members of the Cannabis Control Commission were finalized last week by state officials, with the addition of three more appointees, according to a press release from Massachusetts Treasurer...

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