Published: Sep 12, 2017, 2:23 pm • Updated: Sep 12, 2017, 2:23 pm By Bob Salsberg, The Associated Press BOSTON — With no staff or permanent office space and only a limited budget, the newly appointed board that will regulate …
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Canadian Dispensaries and the Opioid Substitution Program
Despite the fact that Ontario officials recently announced a government monopoly on pot sales, dispensaries in the province are proving to be a necessity in the fight against opioid addiction. Marijuana facts billboard in Boston, Massachusetts North America and much …
Read More »Q&A with the chair of Massachusetts’ new cannabis board
Published: Sep 11, 2017, 9:20 am • Updated: Sep 11, 2017, 9:25 am By Bob Salsberg, The Associated Press BOSTON — Massachusetts’ newly-formed regulatory board for marijuana is scheduled to meet for the first time on Tuesday. The chairman of …
Read More »Is this mid-west state next to legalize medical marijuana?
Published: Sep 8, 2017, 8:22 am • Updated: Sep 8, 2017, 8:22 am By Tribune News Service, The Cannabist Staff After years of firm opposition from the Indiana Statehouse, the tides may be turning on the issue of legalizing medical …
Read More »Chief Massachusetts marijuana regulator allays fears about his “no” vote on legalization
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 6:14 pm • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 6:18 pm By Bob Salsberg, The Associated Press BOSTON –The state’s top marijuana regulator pledged Wednesday to implement Massachusetts’ recreational cannabis law and do his best to meet an …
Read More »Experts Warn That Massachusetts Will Likely Face Recreational Marijuana Supply Shortage – News
As retail pot shops in Massachusetts prepare to start selling next July, eager consumers may be disappointed to find empty shelves when they wander into their local cannabis outlet. Due to the lack of growers in the New England region, …
Read More »Four out of Massachusetts’ Five Cannabis Control Commission Members Oppose Recreational Legalization – News
With recreational cannabis legislation expected to go into effect next year, Massachusetts lawmakers recently finished putting together a marijuana policy board to help craft regulations for the Northeastern state’s pot industry. At the surface, you might expect this to …
Read More »Massachusetts marijuana board finalized; 3 of 5 members anti-legalization
Published: Sep 1, 2017, 3:14 pm • Updated: Sep 1, 2017, 3:14 pm By Bob Salsberg, The Associated Press BOSTON — The board responsible for regulating marijuana in Massachusetts is now in place after the selection of three more members. …
Read More »Massachusetts Governor Proposes Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Illegal Drug Distribution – News
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett have announced a new public safety legislative package that would strengthen penalties for dangerous drug dealers and extend protection for witnesses of crimes. …
Read More »With one day to go, Massachusetts cannabis board has one member
Published: Aug 31, 2017, 10:43 am • Updated: Aug 31, 2017, 10:43 am By Bob Salsberg, The Associated Press BOSTON — The state’s top elected officials are facing a deadline for assembling an agency that will regulate marijuana in Massachusetts. …
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