Cannabis Control Commission
The Cannabis Control Commission, established by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 10 §§ 76 - 77, "operates as a state agency," in directing law related to both medical and adult use of cannabis/marijuana.
Secondary Sources with WestLaw
- Massachusetts Marijuana Regulation: OverviewA Practice Note discussing the legal framework for the cannabis business in Massachusetts. This Note provides an overview of Massachusetts state law and regulations concerning recreational and medical marijuana products, licensing, and compliance.
- Massachusetts Cannabis Law ManualMassachusetts Cannabis Law Manual: Published in 2019, this guide from Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. provides a comprehensive overview of cannabis law by category, as well as the historical development of legalization in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Statutes
Recreational Use of Marijuana:
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94G: Regulation of the Use and Distribution of Marijuana not Medically Prescribed
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94G § 7: Personal Use of Marijuana
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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94C § 32L: Possession of 2 ounces or less of marihuana; civil penalty and forfeiture; other sanctions or disqualifications prohibited
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64N: Marijuana Tax
Medical Use of Marijuana:
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94I: Medical Use of Marijuana
Hemp Production:
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. §§ 117-123: Industrial Hemp Production
Please also visit the Massachusetts Court System website for a comprehensive overview of Massachusetts Law about Marijuana.
Law Review Articles - State & Local
Articles are accessible with Northeastern Law credentials, through HeinOnline.
- Cannabis Legalization in State Legislatures: Public Health Opportunity and RiskDaniel G. Orenstein and Stanton A. Glantz, 2020.
- Land Use Regulation of Marijuana Cultivation: What Authority Is Left to Local Government?Martha Harrell Chumbler, 2017.
Massachusetts Regulations
Regulations regarding both recreational and medical marijuana usage in Massachusetts are issued by the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). These regulations are compiled in .PDF form and are available through the Commission's website, under "The Laws." The regulations are:
- 935 Mass. Code Regs. 500.000 (2017): Adult Use of Marijuana
- 935 Mass. Code Regs. 501.000 (2017): Medical Use of Marijuana (this replaces former DPH regulations, 105 CMR 725.000: Implementation of an Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana)
- 935 Mass. Code Regs. 502.000 (2017): Colocated Adult-Use and Medical-Use Marijuana Operations
The CCC also provides drafts of these regulations, as well as guidance documents for the public.
Local Authorities
Visit the Municipal Zoning Tracker maintained by the Cannabis Control Commission for an overview of local regulation.
