06/02/2026
Benefits of the Social Equity Program include free technical assistance and training through vendors certified by the Commission and expedited license application review for individuals who maintain 10% ownership in the business. Learn more:
Equity Programs
Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to mandate full participation in the legal cannabis industry by communities that have been disproportionately harmed by ma*****na prohibition and enforcement. The Cannabis Control Commission is committed to fulfilling that promise by encouraging and en...
06/01/2026
? The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has provided a list of Pre-approved Court Appointees to support businesses that are undergoing financial difficulty and entering the receivership process. Learn more:
Bulletin | Pre-Approved Court Appointees | June 1, 2026
To: Ma*****na Establishments, Medical Ma*****na Establishments (formerly Medical Ma*****na Treatment Centers), and Pre-Approved Court Appointees From: Travis Ahern, Executive Director Date: June 1, 2026 Subject: Pre-Approved Court Appointees
06/01/2026
Ma*****na products can be mistaken for regular food and candy. Store your ma*****na products safely and securely in your home. Learn more at
More About Ma*****na
Ma*****na is legal in Massachusetts for Adults 21 and over. Learn more about adult-use cannabis. Know the laws, be safe, and learn how to protect youth.
05/29/2026
In case you missed it: Ma*****na Establishments in Massachusetts recorded over 1 million adult-use transactions and $23 million in adult-use cannabis gross sales over Patriots’ Day weekend. The weekend coincided with the 4/20 consumer holiday this year and followed newly enacted legislation increasing adult‑use purchase limits. Read more about the sales data in WWLP: https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/high-holiday-cannabis-buyers-took-advantage-of-higher-purchase-limit/
05/29/2026
There are opportunities available now to work with the Cannabis Control Commission. Please share with your networks and we look forward to hearing from you!
Careers:
-Chief of Investigations and Enforcement (Deadline: Ongoing)
For more information about job opportunities visit: https://masscannabiscontrol.com/careers/
Looking for employment in Massachusetts’ regulated industry at large? Explore the Commission’s EquityWorks Career Hub!
Learn more and sign up today: https://masscannabiscontrol.com/equity/equityworks/
Careers at the Cannabis Control Commission
Interested in public service, policy, and continuing to build a more inclusive cannabis industry in Massachusetts? There are opportunities available to work with the Commission.
05/29/2026
Ma*****na Delivery Operators can purchase finished ma*****na products from Ma*****na Cultivators and Ma*****na Product Manufacturers at wholesale and sell those products directly to consumers, among other functions. Learn more in our FAQs:
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers regarding the laws, regulations, and policies governing cannabis in Massachusetts.
05/28/2026
Today, Chair Chris Harding, Commissioner Xiomara Albán DeLobato, and incoming Commissioner Anthony Wilson introduced themselves as part of their first Cannabis Control Commission public meeting. Agenda items included the approval of 12 licensees' Changes of Ownership, 55 license renewals, 10 final licenses, 9 provisional licenses, and 2 Responsible Vendor Trainer renewals. Please join us in welcoming our new board!
05/28/2026
Follow along with the Cannabis Control Commission’s public meeting beginning today at 10 a.m. in a virtual format. View the agenda, public meeting packet and livestream link here: https://masscannabiscontrol.com/events/cannabis-control-commission-public-meeting-may-28-2026/?occurrence=2026-05-28
05/27/2026
In case you missed it: earlier this month, the Commission’s Constituent Services team attended the New England Nurse Practitioners Conference in Westborough to connect with attendees, share information about the Medical Use of Ma*****na Program, and provide applications for prospective Certifying Healthcare Providers.
Interested in learning more or registering to be a Certifying Healthcare Provider? Visit: https://masscannabiscontrol.com/certifying-healthcare-providers/
Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
05/27/2026
Are you a clinician who is curious about participating in the Medical Use of Ma*****na Program? Review this guide and learn how to become a Certifying Healthcare Provider: https://masscannabiscontrol.com/certifying-healthcare-providers/requirements/