• Cannabis Control Commission Announces Move to Worcester’s Historic Union Station

    New phone number and email domain name accompany the agency’s transition to a new address. Review the press release and FAQ to learn more.

    Press ReleaseFAQ

  • Commission Amends Quarantine Order to Permit Sale of Marijuana Vaporizer Devices and Newly Manufactured Marijuana Vaping Products

    Effective at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, the amended quarantine order permits the sale of devices used to vaporize flower for adult and medical use of marijuana, devices designed to vaporize concentrate that do not contain usable marijuana, and regulated vaporizer products that are manufactured starting Thursday — which pass screens for vitamin E acetate as well as other contaminants required under the Commission’s testing protocols.

    Review the Order
  • Visit the new MoreAboutMJ.Org

  • Visit the MA Substance Use Helpline

    If you think you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, contact the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline. Specialists are available to answer questions and refer you to services - 800.327.5050.
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Our Mission

The mission of the Cannabis Control Commission is to honor the will of the voters of Massachusetts by safely, equitably and effectively implementing and administering the laws enabling access to medical and adult use marijuana in the Commonwealth.

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The Cannabis Control Commission established by Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017 has five commissioners consisting of one appointee each from the Governor, Treasurer and Attorney General, and two members agreed upon by the majority of those three constitutional officers. The commission is charged with regulating the adult use of marijuana industry in the Commonwealth.

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Cannabis Advisory Board

The Cannabis Advisory Board, established by Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017 has twenty-five members: five appointees each from the Governor, Treasurer, and Attorney General, and ten ex officio members with expertise and knowledge relevant to the Board’s mission. They are charged with studying and making recommendations to the Cannabis Control Commission on the regulation and taxation of marijuana in Massachusetts.

Cannabis Industry

Make recommendations regarding cultivation, processing, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, seed-to-sale tracking and market stability

Market Participation

Develop recommendations on women, minority and veteran-owned businesses, local agriculture and growing cooperatives.

Public Safety & Community Mitigation

Develop recommendations on law enforcement, property, business and consumer issues.

Public Health

Develop recommendations on products, labeling, marketing, advertising, related public health issues, potency, and packaging.

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