Massachusetts

Massachusetts Lawmakers Address Regulatory Gaps in Intoxicating Hemp Products. The gummies, energy shot-like drink bottles and seltzers have proliferated across Massachusetts convenience store checkout counters and social media feeds. They look awfully similar to products you'd find at a regulated

Shipping product to island location violates federal laws. An 81-year-old woman on Martha's Vineyard drove up to the Island Time marijuana dispensary last week seeking her usual order. But owner Geoff Rose had to tell her the cupboard was bare -- he'd been forced to temporarily close three weeks

Massachusetts-Based Cannabis Company Nova Farms Secures $20 Million Investment, Eyes Expansion in Connecticut and New Jersey. On the heels of a $20 million private equity investment, a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator is preparing to launch in Connecticut after building business

City Council Approves Legal Settlement with Local Dispensaries Over Unreasonable HCA Fees. The city will refund a sum of more than $786,000 to three local cannabis dispensaries for allegedly "unreasonable" Host Community Agreement fees, a lawsuit that has popped up around the state. On Tuesday, the

The seltzer will be available starting June 1. LEVIA, a cannabis beverage brand based in Massachusetts, is partnering with Kowloon Restaurant to debut a limited-edition seltzer, AYR Wellness, LEVIA’s parent company, announced Tuesday. The Mai Tai THC-Infused Seltzer is a “fast-acting, expertly

The waters of the Vineyard Sound fall under federal jurisdiction, so delivery of cannabis products is currently illegal. Martha’s Vineyard is an island off the coast of Massachusetts that’s known for its 23 miles of scenic hills and beaches. It’s a popular destination for summer vacationers enjoying

Debates on Boston's Marijuana Dispensary Buffer Rule Intensify as Summer Kicks Off. The unofficial start of summer is upon us, as you can tell by this weekend’s weather forecast and the, uh, return of sharks. Stay away from those seals and let’s get to the news: Buffer battle: A proposal to do away

Stay informed with these North American news highlights. Make Way for Massachusetts The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) recently shared that the state collected $1.8 billion in cannabis sales during 2023. The figure reflects a combined total of recreational cannabis sales ($1.56

Vineyard and Nantucket Cannabis Businesses Sue Over Strict Shipping Rules. Two cannabis businesses on the Vineyard and Nantucket warn that strict shipping rules could crimp supply on the islands. They’re suing to change them. Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are at the risk of running low on cannabis

Federal Judge Rules Cannabis Dispensary Must Recognize Union Despite Worker Vote. Myong Joun, a federal judge in Boston made a decision in a case involving marijuana dispensary operator I.N.S.A. and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The judge ruled on Tuesday that I.N.S.A. must bargain and

With limited access to capital, some are finding themselves trapped. EVEN BEFORE CANNABIS was legalized, Kijana Rose knew cannabis could make yoga a better time. Rose, 34, has been teaching ganja yoga for seven years and has been selling cannabis edibles for even longer. Her family is Rastafarian

The Massachusetts cannabis industry has drifted into uncharted waters. With a Martha’s Vineyard dispensary and the island’s only licensed cannabis growing facility expected to close, state regulators are left with a tricky question: how to transport marijuana between the mainland and the island