How it Impacts You

• Possession Limits: Adults (21+) can now legally possess up to two ounces of Marijuana, previously up from one ounce
• Purchase Limits: Consumers can now purchase up to two ounces of flower or equivalent in a single business transaction

How it Impacts the Industry

• Retail Expansion: The number of dispensary licenses a single retailer can hold is doubled from three to six locations
• New License Types: This new law authorizes licenses for on-site consumption such as cafes, and event-based usage
• Restructuring of the CCC: The Massachusetts CCC is reduced from five members to three – all of which will be appointed by Governor Healey
• Reporting: The CCC must create an online, anonymous portal to accept reports of illegal or suspicious conduct
• Medical Requirements: Eliminates the requirement for medical marijuana businesses to grow and process all material sold

What’s Next for Massachusetts

“The cannabis industry is an important part of Massachusetts economy – supporting jobs and local businesses and generating revenue for cities and towns,” Healey said in a press release Sunday. “It’s important that we are doing everything we can to make sure this industry is set up for success and that we remain competitive in this fast-growing market.”

Healey now has until May 19th to appoint the new three-person CCC. Under the new law, the CCC said, one member must have expertise in social justice, while the two other members must have expertise in social justice, public health, public safety, regulation of business, consumer commodities, and/or the production and distribution of marijuana.