Next, lawmakers have to appoint a conference committee with senators and representatives to iron out details of the controversial multi-part legislation
“They’re trying to make changes so that the program remains open to everybody and everybody has access to the program material.”
Lawmakers are weighing major changes to the Cannabis Control Commission’s structure, but industry is wary about the empty seats in the meantime
From attempts to raise the license cap to efforts to streamline agent registrations, here’s what legislators are considering
“The Committee will be inviting various Massachusetts cannabis industry stakeholders to testify.” Chief concerns include “proper channels of accountability within the agency structure.”
CCC receivership rejected, but hearings on other options slated for this fall
Commissioners acknowledge need for clarity on roles of chair, executive director
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.”
The pending bill would prevent unfair discrimination against cannabis consumers
