A Check-In With ED Ahern About The Current State Of The CCC
May 14, 2026
Cannabis Control Commission Executive Director Ahern gives updates on the licensing freeze, implementation of new laws, and advertising changes
Cannabis Control Commission Executive Director Ahern gives updates on the licensing freeze, implementation of new laws, and advertising changes
New form on Cannabis Control Commission site allows public to request changes to the medical and adult-use laws
The Massachusetts legislature’s plan to “modernize” the Cannabis Control Commission risks shattering its newfound momentum
Among other changes, omnibus legislation would double the number of licenses a single owner can hold and increase possession limits
“We cannot continue to operate in a system where products are tested and sold and regulated while the people producing them are left unprotected and unmonitored”
Among the findings: ‘Store’ surpassed ‘family member or friend’ as the most frequently reported source of cannabis since previous survey
“Too often, decisions about this industry are made without hearing from the people actually doing the work.”
Strengthening the safety net for social equity entrepreneurs as the state battles to make cannabis delivery a viable business model
Cannabis Control Commission moves to simplify process for state’s many distressed license holders
The CCC is finally shopping for solutions to replace the burdensome and costly multi-badge system straining patience, necks, and pockets
