Recent Massachusetts regulations affecting small businesses

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 500.146 establishes operational requirements for marijuana delivery operators including warehouse standards, one-ounce daily consumer limits, point-of-sale systems, product testing, and va…

Massachusetts regulation 101 CMR 317.05 includes a severability clause protecting remaining provisions of 101 CMR 317.00 if any section is found invalid or unconstitutional.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 500.145 establishes delivery requirements for licensed marijuana retailers and operators, mandating that all couriers be registered employees and that products originate from licensed cult…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission requires marijuana product manufacturers to maintain written policies for production, distribution, diversion prevention, recalls, destruction, transportation, quality control, extraction safety, and edibles…

Massachusetts cannabis cultivators must meet energy efficiency standards including lighting power density limits and HVAC requirements per the Massachusetts Building Code, with compliance demonstrated before licensure; renewable energy-powered facil…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission security rule 935 CMR 500.110 requires marijuana delivery operations to use locked safes, video monitoring, written deposit procedures, and licensed armored transport or Commission-approved alternatives like…

Massachusetts Gaming Commission proposes amendments to harness horse racing regulations covering disorderly conduct and audio device use on DCR property, with public hearings May 6-7, 2026 and written comments due May 11, 2026.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 500.105 requires marijuana establishments to implement written operating procedures covering security, training, storage, recordkeeping, and quality control, with mandatory 8 hours annual …

Massachusetts Port Authority establishes base rates for commercial ground transportation service providers operating at Boston-Logan International Airport.

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife regulation establishes comprehensive deer hunting seasons, bag limits, and permit requirements across multiple hunting methods and wildlife management zones.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health proposes amendments to alcohol and drug counselor licensure regulations for the first time since 2004, updating terminology and adding Standards of Practice for substance use disorder treatment; public heari…

Massachusetts Division of Medical Assistance proposes amendments to skilled nursing agency regulations including updated definitions, new provider eligibility requirements, and expanded temporary service provisions; public hearing scheduled April 27…

Massachusetts Gaming Commission proposes amending 205 CMR 147.03 to replace casino "Game Sense" area references with "player health resource and information center"; public hearing scheduled April 21, 2026.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission amends 205 CMR 133.02 to replace GameSense advisor references with player health advisor for responsible gaming program administration; public hearing scheduled April 21, 2026.

Massachusetts' ambulance and wheelchair van service regulations undergo first modernization since 2004, including new substance use disorder treatment standards; public hearing April 27, 2026.