Bill > H179

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp products in Massachusetts, giving the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) full authority to oversee their production, distribution, and sale. The legislation defines key terms like CBD (a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis) and hemp (cannabis with less than 0.3% THC), and requires that all CBD and hemp products be licensed and registered with the CCC. The bill mandates strict regulations including product safety standards, testing requirements, packaging and labeling rules, and marketing restrictions to prevent sales to minors. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers must obtain licenses from the CCC and comply with specific guidelines, with the commission empowered to issue fines, suspend licenses, or take other enforcement actions for non-compliance. The bill allows wholesale sales of CBD products to licensed cannabis dispensaries, provided they meet state safety and quality standards, and gives existing products a 180-day grace period to come into compliance with the new regulations. Additionally, the legislation establishes a special legislative commission to study municipal oversight of CBD and hemp product regulation, with representatives from various government bodies and associations. The new regulations will take effect 90 days after the bill's passage.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H179