An Act to eliminate excessive regulation of the cannabis industry
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5396↗ (under House Rule 27) |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| — | House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J50 | Accompanied | — |
: Section 4(c)(1) of chapter 94G of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “impracticable” the following: “, nor impose upon a marijuana establishment regulations more restrictive or expensive to comply with than security regulations applicable to pharmacy registrations, as provided by 247 CMR sec. 6.02(6);”
: Section 12(a)(1) of chapter 94G of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “personnel” the following: “, provided that such security requirements impose upon a marijuana establishment regulations no more restrictive or expensive to comply with than security regulations applicable to pharmacy registrations, as provided by 247 CMR sec. 6.02(6);”
: Section 7 of chapter 94I of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “2017.” the following: No regulation regarding the medical use of marijuana or security requirements for Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers shall be more restrictive or expensive to comply with than any rule or regulation of the Board of Registration in Pharmacy regarding the security requirements for the operation of a pharmacy, as provided by 247 CMR sec. 6.02(6).
: The Cannabis Control Commission shall review and amend its existing regulations, including 935 CMR 500.110 et seq. and 935 CMR 501.110 et seq., for compliance with this legislation no later than one year from its enactment date.
SECTION 1: Section 4(c)(1) of chapter 94G of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “impracticable” the following: “, nor impose upon a marijuana establishment regulations more restrictive or expensive to comply with than security regulations applicable to pharmacy registrations, as provided by 247 CMR sec. 6.02(6);” SECTION 2: Section 12(a)(1) of chapter 94G of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “personnel” the following: “, provided that such security requirements impose upon a marijuana establishment regulations no more restrictive or expensive to comply with than security regulations applicable to pharmacy registrations, as provided by 247 CMR sec. 6.02(6);” SECTION 3: Section 7 of chapter 94I of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “2017.” the following: No regulation regarding the medical use of marijuana or security requirements for Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers shall be more restrictive or expensive to comply with than any rule or regulation of the Board of Registration in Pharmacy regarding the security requirements for the operation of a pharmacy, as provided by 247 CMR sec. 6.02(6). SECTION 4: The Cannabis Control Commission shall review and amend its existing regulations, including 935 CMR 500.110 et seq. and 935 CMR 501.110 et seq., for compliance with this legislation no later than one year from its enactment date.