Archive for September 2018
Success in marijuana industry in Massachusetts means knowing regulations: Greenfield forum | masslive.com
By Mike [email protected] — The rules regulating the marijuana industry in Massachusetts can seem puritanical while also helpful such as with safe-ingestion testing requirements, speakers at a forum said Thursday.”It’s an evolving industry. It’s not like going to work for Staples, like I did,” said Bob Mayerson, founder of Patriot Care, which runs a medical…
Read MoreWhat to know before visiting the new Massachusetts marijuana dispensaries | Boston.com
“It’s going to be more like a jewelry store.” By Nik DeCosta-Klipa September 21, 2018 The backdrop may be colorful fall foliage rather than warm summer days, but Massachusetts really is nearing the opening of the state’s first recreational marijuana dispensaries. Never mind that it will occur close to the two-year anniversary of the state’s…
Read MoreMarijuana stores unlikely to open until late October or November – The Boston Globe
Cannabis Control Commission chairman Steve Hoffman had said he hoped the agency would issue a final license Thursday. By Dan Adams Globe Staff September 20, 2018 Recreational marijuana stores in Massachusetts are unlikely to open until the end of October or even later, after the state’s Cannabis Control Commission on Thursday failed to issue final…
Read MoreTestimony sought on medical marijuana law as Massachusetts to change oversight | masslive.com
The Cannabis Control Commission will take over oversight of the medical marijuana program at the end of the year. By Mike Plaisance [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Public comments will be accepted until Oct. 29 about the Massachusetts medical marijuana program, which will be getting a change in oversight. “Patients, nurses, doctors, others: now is the time to…
Read MoreHow Should Massachusetts Deal With Marijuana-Impaired Driving? | Radio Boston
Unlike with alcohol, there’s no easy way for authorities to measure a driver’s impairment while under the influence of marijuana. Last month, the state rolled out its PSA campaign against driving while high. As the Cannabis Control Commission moves closer to granting the first retail license, state officials are working on policy recommendations to help…
Read MoreCharlie Baker, Marty Walsh were anti-pot, but take donations from marijuana companies | Boston Herald
Some of the Bay State’s most prominent anti-pot pols are rolling in the green, taking thousands of dollars in donations from deep-pocketed marijuana companies… read more at the link below Source: Charlie Baker, Marty Walsh were anti-pot, but take donations from marijuana companies | Boston Herald
Read MoreGarden Remedies’ Catalyst Mentoring Program Gives Massachusetts Cannabis Entrepreneurs a Hand Up
Source: Garden Remedies’ Catalyst Mentoring Program Gives Massachusetts Cannabis Entrepreneurs a Hand Up
Read MoreMass. credit union will serve recreational marijuana companies – The Boston Globe
The decision by GFA Federal Credit Union means consumers should be able to pay for pot with plastic. Source: Mass. credit union will serve recreational marijuana companies – The Boston Globe
Read MoreMassachusetts, Where’s Our Weed?
Cannabis Commission Chairman Steve Hoffman says recreational pot shops are coming in “a month or so.” Source: Massachusetts, Where’s Our Weed?
Read MoreMassachusetts marijuana growers threaten to sue Cannabis Control Commission | masslive.com
An organization representing Massachusetts marijuana growers is considering a lawsuit to compel the Cannabis Control Commission to review the statutorily-required agreements between marijuana businesses and their host towns. Source: Massachusetts marijuana growers threaten to sue Cannabis Control Commission | masslive.com
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