Bill > H4206

This bill modernizes Massachusetts' cannabis laws by making several significant changes to existing regulations. The bill establishes a new Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission with three commissioners appointed by the governor, including a full-time chair, and creates a Cannabis Advisory Board to provide recommendations on marijuana regulation and taxation. The legislation increases the legal possession limit for marijuana from one to two ounces, and introduces new regulations for hemp beverages, consumable CBD products, and various cannabis-related businesses. The bill also implements provisions to promote social equity in the cannabis industry, such as reserving certain medical marijuana establishment licenses exclusively for social equity businesses for 36 months. Additionally, the bill requires the Cannabis Control Commission to conduct several studies on cannabis use, business licensing, and regulatory practices, with reports to be submitted to the state legislature. The bill aims to refine and improve the state's cannabis regulatory framework, addressing issues of business ownership, product safety, and social justice in the cannabis industry.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4206