Bill > H171

This bill aims to modernize the cannabis regulatory environment in Massachusetts by introducing several key provisions. It defines new terms such as "agent registration card," which is an identification card for marijuana establishment employees, and clarifies definitions of "owner" and "person or entity having direct or indirect control" in the cannabis industry. The bill increases the legal possession limit from one to three ounces of marijuana, with specific restrictions on concentrate and edible THC content. It allows marijuana establishments more flexibility in advertising and marketing, including sales, discounts, and customer loyalty programs. The bill introduces a mandatory registration system for employees working in marijuana establishments, with agent registration cards valid for six years and requiring a self-attestation every two years. It also provides fee waivers for social equity program participants. The legislation limits the number of marijuana retailer and cultivation licenses a single entity can own, with provisions to support social equity and minority-owned businesses. Additionally, the bill requires the Cannabis Commission to collect and publish detailed testing data from independent laboratories, increasing transparency in the industry. The bill mandates that the Commission update its regulations within 365 days to align with these new provisions, ultimately seeking to create a more comprehensive and equitable cannabis regulatory framework.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H171