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Marijuana will soon be sold for recreational use in Massachusetts. However, some in the industry are worried about local municipalities limiting and slowing down rollout. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

As recreational marijuana rollout looms near, local municipalities work to block it

Sophia Brown April 18, 2018
As the July 1 rollout date for legal recreational marijuana commerce in Massachusetts approaches, the ideological divide between communities that have embraced commercial marijuana and those that have not is growing ever more pronounced.
On Monday, the Cannabis Control Commission began accepting applications for priority certification for commercial marijuana businesses. Those granted priority certification will be able to apply for commercial licenses on April 16. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Commercial marijuana permits now available for business in the Commonwealth

Jordan Kimmel April 3, 2018
The application process for priority certification of legal marijuana businesses began Monday, according to the Cannabis Control Commission, yet another stride toward the commercial sale of recreational marijuana, which is expected to begin July 1.
Marijuana farmers and advocates went to the State House Tuesday to preserve their right to grow cannabis. They are advocating in response to zoning laws. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Cannabis advocates, farmers strive to protect right to farm

Rickie Houston March 27, 2018
Marijuana advocates and farmers are trying to protect their right to grow the crop throughout the Commonwealth as they fear their rights are becoming limited — especially when it comes to zoning.

Marijuana cultivation needs energy regulations, letter states

Jordan Kimmel February 14, 2018

A letter written Friday by The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs proposed that the Cannabis Control Commission should enact certain environmental regulations on marijuana establishments...

Marijuana expungement, market participation evaluated by Cannabis Advisory Board

Eleanor Ho February 9, 2018

  The Cannabis Advisory Board held a public forum Thursday morning to discuss draft regulations concerning the use of marijuana in Massachusetts. These regulations will address several aspects...

Massachusetts marijuana leaders draft bill to protect legality in state

Sarika Ram January 21, 2018

Massachusetts cannabis industry leaders are currently drafting legislation that would prohibit state and municipal employees from cooperating with federal investigators intending to prosecute legally-operating...

A Cannabis Advisory Board subcommittee recommends creating “cannabis clubs” where customers can legally buy and smoke marijuana. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Nation’s first marijuana bar allowing on-site use may be established in Massachusetts

Laura Al Bast December 12, 2017

A subcommittee of the Cannabis Advisory Board submitted a recommendation to the Cannabis Control Commission for the creation of businesses where marijuana could be bought and smoked on-site in Massachusetts...

Massachusetts legislators face difficulties implementing marijuana legislation following the legalization of weed. PHOTO BY EMILY ZABOWSKI/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Recreational marijuana legislation faces obstacles in Massachusetts

JenRacoosin November 26, 2017

Several challenges continue to stand in the way of implementing comprehensive legislation on recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, despite a vote to legalize its sale, purchase and use last November. The...

The Mass Marijuana Summit Wednesday morning featured a panel discussion on Massachusetts legalization at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Center. PHOTO BY LILIAN LI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Experts discuss up-and-coming cannabis industry in Massachusetts

Sarika Ram November 16, 2017

  The Massachusetts Marijuana Summit brought together various government officials, legal experts and entrepreneurs to address concerns and opportunities for approximately 200 people involved...

Pro-marijuana groups plan to introduce a bill January that would cut tax revenue for cities and towns in Massachusetts that enacted bans or limits on licensed marijuana operations.  Patriot Care is a marijuana dispensary in Downtown Boston. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Pro-marijuana groups say no to revenue for pot-free towns

Campbell Zachara October 5, 2017

Pro-marijuana advocates are currently discussing a bill that would prevent Massachusetts towns that are trying to restrict recreational marijuana operations from collecting their share of cannabis...

Colorado Marijuana firm AmeriCann, Inc. is to build a one-million square foot medical cannabis center in Freetown, Massachusetts. PHOTO COURTESY AMERICANN

Expansive medical marijuana center eyes Massachusetts market

Shannon Larson September 14, 2017

AmeriCann, Inc. may soon establish one of the largest cannabis cultivation and processing facilities in the nation within 50 miles of Boston, bringing with them their innovative line of marijuana products...

GRAPHIC BY RACHEL DUNCAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Unbalanced Cannabis Control Commission raises concerns of recreational marijuana advocates

Shannon Larson September 7, 2017

The five members of the Cannabis Control Commission were finalized last week by state officials, with the addition of three more appointees, according to a press release from Massachusetts Treasurer...

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