Recent Massachusetts regulations affecting small businesses

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 501.130 sets operational standards for medical marijuana manufacturers including food sanitation compliance, environmental law adherence, testing documentation for product transfers, and e…

Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 501.860 requires the agency to maintain a notice list for individuals and entities seeking updates on Commission meetings, Advisory Board gatherings, and discretionary events.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission delegates waiver authority to its Executive Director for regulatory requirements under state law, allowing waivers when compliance causes undue hardship and health and safety are not jeopardized.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 501.840 clarifies that cannabis regulations do not override landlord, employer, law enforcement, or other agency laws and do not permit impaired driving, mandate insurance coverage, or sup…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 501.820 protects confidential records from public disclosure, including personal data, medical records, and criminal history information, while permitting disclosure to authorized represen…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission suitability standards prohibit Laboratory Agent registration for individuals with felony drug convictions, unresolved criminal proceedings, or open professional license cases.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 501.802 establishes suitability standards for medical marijuana treatment center agent registration, prohibiting individuals with felony drug convictions and those with unresolved criminal…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission establishes suitability standards for marijuana retailer (MTC) licensees, disqualifying applicants with felony convictions except prior cannabis offenses, sex offender registration, or pending criminal proce…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 501.800 establishes suitability determination procedures for medical cannabis licensees and agents, including background checks, review committee processes, and opportunities to cure defic…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 501.500 establishes hearing and appeal procedures for adverse agency actions including fines, suspensions, revocations, and license denial denials.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 501.450 outlines grounds for suspending or revoking medical marijuana treatment center licenses, including non-operation, deceptive information, compliance failures, unauthorized ownership…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission voids Medical Marijuana Treatment Center licenses if operations cease, location transfers without approval, or control changes without Commission authorization.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission can issue Orders to Show Cause to suspend or revoke licenses or registrations following investigation, with written notice required and licensees entitled to a hearing.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission may issue Cease and Desist or Summary Suspension Orders without prior hearing when licensees or products pose immediate serious threats to public health or safety, with hearing procedures and preponderance-o…

Cannabis Control Commission can impose administrative fines up to $50,000 per violation of marijuana laws, with procedures for notice, hearings, and deposit into the Marijuana Regulation Fund.