CCC Letter To Lawmakers Suggests New Approach To Beacon Hill Diplomacy
January 13, 2025
Agency chair: “Repeated budget reductions have constrained our ability to deliver necessary regulatory work in a timely manner.”
Agency chair: “Repeated budget reductions have constrained our ability to deliver necessary regulatory work in a timely manner.”
Mass EON: “There is an effort taking place right now to enable the largest, most profitable companies to control more of the market while reducing the number of equity businesses.”
Massachusetts business owners, industry trade groups, and advocates ask lawmakers to reform the Cannabis Control Commission
The hearings were prompted by reports of turmoil at the commission and state Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro’s call for the agency to be put under receivership
With UMass poll showing uncertainty, Bay State advocates for regulated psychedelics access speak out, grab big endorsement
“The Committee will be inviting various Massachusetts cannabis industry stakeholders to testify.” Chief concerns include “proper channels of accountability within the agency structure.”
Question 4 regarding psychedelics among those facing challenges
CCC receivership rejected, but hearings on other options slated for this fall
Commissioners acknowledge need for clarity on roles of chair, executive director
“The entire industry deserves an opportunity to be heard before any major changes in rules are made—particularly those that will benefit the largest businesses.”
