ORLEANS – After more than three years, on Nov. 9 the team behind Orleans’ first retail marijuana business got the news it had been waiting for. The state’s Cannabis Control Commission gave final approval to Seaside Cannabis Co. to operate an adult-use recreational marijuana shop at 14 Lots Hollow Rd., paving the way for it to become the first such licensed business to operate … [Read more...] about Seaside Cannabis To Open As Orleans’ First Pot Shop
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Futile Flames In Massachusetts: Battling The Unbeatable War On Drugs. But Whatever It’s Good Advertising…
In the ancient dance of the never-ending War on Drugs, where madness and failure reign supreme, a coalition of daring renegades from the heart of Massachusetts has plunged into the belly of the beast. Their target? None other than the formidable U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, a symbol of power and a wielder of authority in the nation's relentless battle against the … [Read more...] about Futile Flames In Massachusetts: Battling The Unbeatable War On Drugs. But Whatever It’s Good Advertising…
Massachusetts cannabis delivery company wants changes; ‘Would think we’re delivering plutonium’
Massachusetts companies that deliver cannabis right to the doorsteps of their customers say some of the current regulations are impacting their bottom line and are calling for changes. Rolling Releaf, a cannabis delivery service based out of Newton, is one of the companies that want the Cannabis Control Commission to rethink some of its regulations, including what is called the … [Read more...] about Massachusetts cannabis delivery company wants changes; ‘Would think we’re delivering plutonium’
Massachusetts cannabis companies challenge federal ban
A coalition of cannabis companies in Massachusetts filed a suit Thursday challenging the federal prohibition on marijuana as it applies to individual states. The suit, filed in a Massachusetts district court, names US Attorney General Merrick Garland as its sole defendant. The companies contend that the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which prohibits the cultivation, … [Read more...] about Massachusetts cannabis companies challenge federal ban
Treasurer releases (some) details about cannabis commission suspension as lawsuit filed
Shannon O’Brien, the former gubernatorial candidate and state treasurer who was suspended as chair of the Cannabis Control Commission last month, is suing Treasurer Deborah Goldberg over the matter. Deborah Goldberg. Goldberg, whose office is in charge of appointing the state’s marijuana regulator, announced that O’Brien would step into the role just last summer. Goldberg … [Read more...] about Treasurer releases (some) details about cannabis commission suspension as lawsuit filed
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Audit Results Published
An audit on the Massachusetts cannabis industry recently revealed that the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) allowed millions in possibly unsafe cannabis products to be sold to consumers. The audit report was published on Sept. 26 by state auditor Diana DiZoglio, with the goal of finding if the CCC was following state regulations for recreational cannabis … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Audit Results Published
Trail blazin’ for marijuana reform at the Freedom Rally
After a windy day full of hurricane warnings delayed planned festivities, Massachusetts’ most 420-friendly citizens enjoyed a sunny day on Boston Common for the 34th annual Boston Freedom Rally, commonly referred to as Hempfest. Hundreds walked through the crowded Parkman Bandstand walkways in Boston Common Sunday in a smoky haze lined with booths of vendors promoting deals on … [Read more...] about Trail blazin’ for marijuana reform at the Freedom Rally
Lawmakers want independent look at Cannabis Control Commission
Lawmakers want independent look at Cannabis Control Commission BOSTON — Warning that action is “desperately needed” to address upheaval at the Cannabis Control Commission, the Senate’s top Republican and several other lawmakers urged their colleagues Monday to subject the state’s marijuana regulatory agency to new scrutiny. A quintet of legislators said they believe the Joint … [Read more...] about Lawmakers want independent look at Cannabis Control Commission
Cannabis Control Commission chair suspended
Shannon O’Brien, chair of the Cannabis Control Commission, has been removed from her post as the top cannabis regulator in Massachusetts. State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg suspended O’Brien on Thursday, a spokesperson told Boston.com. Details were not disclosed about how long the suspension might last. The spokesperson said they could not comment further because the situation is … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Commission chair suspended
Cannabis cafes coming to Massachusetts soon as regulators finalize guidelines
BOSTON - So-called "cannabis cafes" are coming to Massachusetts as state regulators work to finalize the guidelines ahead of its rollout. "We legalized cannabis and didn't give anybody a place to actually smoke," said former Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson, who now owns Apex Noire in downtown Boston. Jackson's cannabis shop boasts a retractable rooftop on the 7th floor, … [Read more...] about Cannabis cafes coming to Massachusetts soon as regulators finalize guidelines
