Category Archives: Cannabis Control Commission

CCC Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Host Community Agreement Requirements

On September 8, 2023, the Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC”) held a hearing to discuss its proposed regulations, which were published in the Massachusetts Register on August 16. The regulations, which we discussed in a previous post here, fundamentally change the rules regarding Host Community Agreements (“HCAs”). The new regulations, if adopted as expected, will:

  • Require all license applicants and existing licensees to include copies of their HCAs as part of any initial and annual renewal applications to the CCC filed on or after May 1,…

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CCC Hosts Virtual Listening Session on Social Consumption Licensing

Key Takeaways:

  • On July 18, 2023, the Cannabis Control Commission hosted the second in a series of three public listening sessions on social consumption licenses in Massachusetts.
  • Public commenters spoke in support of accelerating the licensure of social consumption establishments and allowing customers of those establishments to smoke cannabis indoors.
  • Concerns were raised regarding inebriated driving and several commenters recommended training for social consumption establishment employees so that they can identify signs of inebriation in customers.…

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CCC Proposes Regulatory Amendments to Clarify New Host Community Agreement Requirements and Limitations on Community Impact Fees

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed amendments would, among other things:
    • Require all license applicants and existing licensees to include copies of their HCAs as part of any initial and annual renewal applications to the CCC filed on or after May 1, 2024.
    • Require the CCC to review all HCAs for compliance with the new HCA law (which took effect in November of 2022) and CCC regulations within 90 days of receipt.…

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