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This bill aims to reduce regulatory burdens on cannabis establishments by aligning their security requirements with those of pharmacies. Specifically, the bill amends several sections of Massachusetts law to prohibit cannabis-related regulatory bodies from imposing security regulations on marijuana establishments that are more restrictive or expensive to comply with than the security regulations applied to pharmacy registrations, as outlined in 247 CMR sec. 6.02(6). The legislation covers both recreational and medical marijuana establishments, ensuring that security requirements are not excessively stringent compared to those for traditional pharmacies. The Cannabis Control Commission is mandated to review and update its existing regulations within one year of the bill's enactment to ensure compliance with these new provisions. By standardizing security requirements, the bill seeks to reduce the regulatory complexity and potential financial burden on marijuana businesses, potentially making the cannabis industry more accessible and economically viable.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H166