Stroke Of Governor’s Pen To Reshuffle Whole Mass Cannabis Industry
April 20, 2026
People can already purchase up to two ounces, but new possession limit is just one of many major changes
People can already purchase up to two ounces, but new possession limit is just one of many major changes
The Massachusetts legislature’s plan to “modernize” the Cannabis Control Commission risks shattering its newfound momentum
“The so-called “Act to Restore a Sensible Marijuana Policy” is dangerous. Regulated cannabis is popular and it is safer than the alternatives.”
“Repealing the regulated system will not stop cannabis use—it will simply push it back into the illicit market, where none of those safeguards exist.”
Just 20% of respondents in the recent poll expressed support for the prohibitionist measure
Body’s Ways and Means Committee advances version with some shifts from House bill on ownership, medical, other key points
Jeffrey Shapiro told WBUR: “No other state agency would be allowed to operate in this environment for this long”
The seat created to ensure that legal, policy, and social-justice expertise informs cannabis regulation in Massachusetts was just filled behind closed doors
“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.”
“This legislation is key to help streamline the process for veterans to obtain a medical cannabis card.”
