Opinion: Before You Overhaul The CCC, Remember—You Break It, You Bought It
April 14, 2026
The Massachusetts legislature’s plan to “modernize” the Cannabis Control Commission risks shattering its newfound momentum
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.”
“Lab shopping is widespread here … The financial incentives are strong and there are no real incentives for honesty or accuracy.”
