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The Cannabis Control Commission was sued Jan. 13 by the Commonwealth Dispensary Association over its new regulations that restrict delivery license eligibility. BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DFP FILE

Cannabis Control Commission sued over new delivery license regulations

Isabella Abraham January 24, 2021
To prioritize disenfranchised communities — who have faced disproportionate harm from marijuana enforcement and prohibition — the CCC limited delivery licenses to economic empowerment and social equity applicants for three years.
Bipartisan legislation that aims to ease individuals convicted of drug offenses back into society was signed Wednesday by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. ILLUSTRATION BY NICOLAS TEPPER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gov. Charlie Baker reduces re-entry barriers after drug convictions

Steven Barry April 5, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bipartisan legislation Wednesday to reduce re-entry barriers for those within the commonwealth who carry drug convictions, according to a Wednesday press release. The...

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