Bill > S75

This bill aims to modernize the cannabis regulatory environment in Massachusetts by introducing several key provisions. It defines new terms like "agent registration card" and clarifies definitions for "owner" and entities with direct and indirect control in the marijuana industry. The bill allows marijuana establishments to advertise sales, discounts, and loyalty programs, and increases personal possession limits to 3 ounces of marijuana, with specific limits on concentrates and edibles. It establishes a new agent registration system requiring employees of marijuana establishments to obtain a six-year registration card, with no fees for social equity program participants. The bill also modifies testing requirements for marijuana, setting a minimum batch size of 40 pounds and requiring the commission to review testing protocols annually. Additionally, it limits the number of marijuana retailer and cultivation licenses a single entity can control, with provisions to support social equity and minority-owned businesses. The legislation mandates that the Cannabis Commission collect and publish detailed testing data from independent laboratories, including failure rates and THC levels, to increase transparency in the industry. Lastly, it updates the legal possession limit from one to three ounces and requires the commission to promulgate necessary regulations within 365 days of the act's effective date.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S75