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Mass. cannabis regulations take effect, licensing begins April 2

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BOSTON — Massachusetts’ new Cannabis regulations are finally in place and business can start applying for licenses next week.

The Cannabis Control Commission filed its final regulations and they were officially added to the Code of  Massachusetts Regulations Thursday.

The regulations stipulate the types of licenses available to businesses and explain every detail of the retail sale of cannabis in the Commonwealth.

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“Although we take pride in this moment, the Commission is also acutely aware of the significant work that remains,” said Cannabis Commission Chairman Steven J. Hoffman. “We look forward to the next phase of starting to license new businesses, and continuing to stand up a safe, equitable, and effective industry in our state.”

The final regulations include nine license categories for cannabis Establishments: cultivator, craft marijuana cooperative, microbusiness, product manufacturer, independent testing laboratory, storefront retailer, third-party transporter, existing licensee transporter, and research facility.

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