Massachusetts regulations

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 500.900 establishes that if any section of the cannabis regulations is struck down as unconstitutional, the remaining provisions remain enforceable.

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

State agencies open a public comment period on prospective regulatory changes under development; interested parties may submit feedback during the review window.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission may impose administrative fines up to $50,000 per violation or order corrective action for marijuana law violations, with fines due within 30 days and potential license suspension or revocation for non-payme…

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 establishes grounds for denying Medical Marijuana Treatment Center licenses, including incomplete applications, deceptive information, compliance inability, unsuitability determinations, and prior license re…

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…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission establishes procedures to order removal or prohibition of marijuana products posing substantial health or safety risks, including those appealing to minors, with licensee hearing rights and 30-day product re…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission can order marijuana retailers to cease sales and dispose of inventory for non-compliance with regulations, but must provide notice and opportunity to cure violations first.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission may issue Administrative Holds on marijuana and products to examine compliance, prevent diversion, or protect public health; MTCs cannot sell, transport, or destroy held products without Commission authoriza…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission requires marijuana retailers and host communities to submit written correction plans within ten business days of deficiency notices, detailing corrective steps and compliance timelines for Commission review …

Massachusetts Commission requires medical test centers to obtain approval before implementing location, ownership, structural, or name changes, with the Executive Director authorized to approve certain modifications below specified thresholds.