Massachusetts Regulators Pick New Cannabis Control Commission Executive Director
October 28, 2024
David Lakeman comes from Illinois cannabis program but started career with Massachusetts Municipal Association and CCC
David Lakeman comes from Illinois cannabis program but started career with Massachusetts Municipal Association and CCC
“Either regulators step in and solve this problem, as we have seen in multiple states, or honest labs go out of business.”
Testimonies expected to address topics spanning total yeast and mold counts to test-batch sizes and widespread industry fraud
Mandated compendium is light on self-criticism but still full of critical info on everything from licensing and closures to enforcement actions
CCC found that Curaleaf “failed to utilize best practices to limit contamination of Marijuana … and exhibited negligence in its cultivation operations.”
The CCC is expected to vote on the new regulations on Oct. 22 – just a week before lawmakers are set to hold a hearing where industry stakeholders will be invited to testify
Deliberate policy-making process will better equip Massachusetts delivery businesses for success
Constituents can provide written comment through Oct. 7, as well as oral testimony at a public hearing scheduled for that Monday
In a surprisingly boring September meeting, the few commissioners left punt on big topics and discuss personnel and budget
Training for social equity license applicants may be cut short. Acting ED: “It is not looking that great for us, but we continue to do the best we can with the little we have.”
