Politics & Government
Cannabis Control Commission Approves New Regulations
The Worcester-based commission has approved regulations that affect various aspects of the industry.
WORCESTER, MA -- The Cannabis Control Commission approved final regulations for delivery, testing transportation, and patient access, according to a commission statement.
The approval came after three days of deliberations. Part of the changes also include allowing microbusinesses and craft marijuana cooperatives to expand and to allow patients to request telehealth for initial certification.
“The Commission acted diligently to update regulations for constituents while maintaining a safe, equitable cannabis market,” Acting Chair Bruce Stebbins said in a statement. “These changes will allow Microbusinesses to expand into new parts of the industry and access social consumption licenses in the future.”
The approved regulations also streamline delivery and transport of testing samples, which previously required two employees to be present for every delivery. It also loosens other requirements on repackaging marijuana for delivery and expanding delivery hours.
“Since the first delivery businesses, which are exclusively equity licensees, commenced operations three years ago, they have proven they can operate safely and reliably," Commissioner Nurys Camargo said in a statement. "Removing the requirement that two agents be in a vehicle for deliveries will help these licensees expand and succeed.”
Under the new regulations, microbusinesses will be able to run larger operations and other hold other license types, such as retail and transport.
