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
Deliberate policy-making process will better equip Massachusetts delivery businesses for success
From badging, to addressing the nonpayment issue, to a doc on social equity, to record sales, worker safety, and dispensaries that sell scratch tickets
Now is the time for municipalities—as well as potential applicants—to “raise their hands.”
“Are we on sound legal footing? More than anything, that has to be the lens that we look at this through.”
Cannabis regulators vote to scrap “burdensome” “two-driver” rule. “We have met with delivery operators and couriers to truly understand. … It was a collaborative conversation.”
Concepcion will continue setting the agenda—but only until the next Cannabis Control Commission meeting
Regulators discuss best practices in other markets, policy priorities, and long-term timeline
“A collaborative effort will get us through these next few months.”
CCC advances discussion on “two-driver” rule, drops to “no” towns, and other delivery issues. Votes could come in November or December.
