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Medical marijuana regulation won’t get updated this year, according to the Senate chairwoman of the Joint Committee on Marijuana Policy. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

State refuses to clarify medical marijuana laws despite concerns

Mugdha Gurram April 25, 2018
The Massachusetts State Legislature will not be clarifying medical marijuana laws this congressional session despite an April 17 Supreme Judicial Court ruling that raised concerns with the Commonwealth’s current legislation.
Marijuana will soon be sold for recreational use in Massachusetts. However, some in the industry are worried about local municipalities limiting and slowing down rollout. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

As recreational marijuana rollout looms near, local municipalities work to block it

Sophia Brown April 18, 2018
As the July 1 rollout date for legal recreational marijuana commerce in Massachusetts approaches, the ideological divide between communities that have embraced commercial marijuana and those that have not is growing ever more pronounced.
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.
Marijuana farmers and advocates went to the State House Tuesday to preserve their right to grow cannabis. They are advocating in response to zoning laws. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Cannabis advocates, farmers strive to protect right to farm

Rickie Houston March 27, 2018
Marijuana advocates and farmers are trying to protect their right to grow the crop throughout the Commonwealth as they fear their rights are becoming limited — especially when it comes to zoning.
A medical marijuana shop. The BPDA is restricting where retail pot shops can go because of concerns about clusters of shops around the city. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Marijuana establishments not allowed to cluster, BPDA says

Daniela Rivera March 21, 2018
The Boston Planning and Development Agency voted that retail marijuana stores should have buffer zones to ensure marijuana dispensaries do not cluster neighborhoods on March 15.
GRAPHIC BY SHAUN ROBINSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts dispensary creates THC-infused lip balm

Savanna Tavakoli March 19, 2018

Marijuana dispensaries are constantly looking for new and inventive products to separate themselves from their competitors. Ermont, a Quincy-based dispensary, has done just that with their newest product,...

Marijuana cultivation needs energy regulations, letter states

Jordan Kimmel February 14, 2018

A letter written Friday by The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs proposed that the Cannabis Control Commission should enact certain environmental regulations on marijuana establishments...

Marijuana expungement, market participation evaluated by Cannabis Advisory Board

Eleanor Ho February 9, 2018

  The Cannabis Advisory Board held a public forum Thursday morning to discuss draft regulations concerning the use of marijuana in Massachusetts. These regulations will address several aspects...

A Cannabis Advisory Board subcommittee recommends creating “cannabis clubs” where customers can legally buy and smoke marijuana. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Nation’s first marijuana bar allowing on-site use may be established in Massachusetts

Laura Al Bast December 12, 2017

A subcommittee of the Cannabis Advisory Board submitted a recommendation to the Cannabis Control Commission for the creation of businesses where marijuana could be bought and smoked on-site in Massachusetts...

Massachusetts legislators face difficulties implementing marijuana legislation following the legalization of weed. PHOTO BY EMILY ZABOWSKI/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Recreational marijuana legislation faces obstacles in Massachusetts

JenRacoosin November 26, 2017

Several challenges continue to stand in the way of implementing comprehensive legislation on recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, despite a vote to legalize its sale, purchase and use last November. The...

The Mass Marijuana Summit Wednesday morning featured a panel discussion on Massachusetts legalization at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Center. PHOTO BY LILIAN LI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Experts discuss up-and-coming cannabis industry in Massachusetts

Sarika Ram November 16, 2017

  The Massachusetts Marijuana Summit brought together various government officials, legal experts and entrepreneurs to address concerns and opportunities for approximately 200 people involved...

Marijuana dispensary New England Treatment Access places one of its first billboard advertisements near the Massachusetts Avenue exit off Interstate 93. PHOTO COURTESY NEW ENGLAND TREATMENT ACCESS INC.

Billboards advertising medical marijuana put up in Massachusetts

Sarika Ram October 10, 2017

The first billboard advertisements in Massachusetts — including one in Boston — to publicize the regulated marijuana industry went up on Monday to promote the New England Treatment Access, a medical...

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