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.”
In testimony to joint cannabis committee, IG Jeffrey Shapiro explains reasons for proposed agency takeover, lays out potential path to receivership through legislature
Letter from Institute of Cannabis Science to lawmakers notes: “Our findings … show that fraudulent and harmful products reach consumers in Massachusetts.”
“Day-to-day operations need to be controlled and there needs to be clarity as to who is running the operation.” Shapiro will testify before joint cannabis committee on Tuesday.
