Interstate Commerce

Let’s talk about intestate commerce for a second. We have previously opined that federal legalization will NOT be the way that interstate commerce commences. Rather, there will be some form of agreements between states that allows state-legal commerce to occur despite federal prohibition. So, we read with some interest that a bill has been introduced […]

Strains, strains, strains

You know how everyone agrees that indica/sativa isn’t a very useful way of classifying cannabis, but everyone keeps using those labels anyway? Maybe that’s about to change… The Emerald Cup recently announced that it will be using a new classification system. There are six different categories, with tasting notes, effects, representative strains, and terpene profiles […]

New York update

New York is racing to have adult-use cannabis on the shelves this year, with equity and environmental responsibility. What does this mean for your licensed business in MA? The NY Governor just signed the conditional cannabis cultivation bill which will allow existing hemp farmers to grow adult-use cannabis, emphasizing outdoor grows and requiring growers to […]

New Hampshire update

Are you sure New Hampshire is “Live free or die”? Some state reps have introduced a bill (HB 1598) that would legalize commercial sales of cannabis… BUT only within a monopoly of 10 stores run by the Liquor Commission. And it bans homegrow. Is this freedom? You decide. 

Connecticut update

Massachusetts retail licensees should be paying attention to what’s happening in neighboring states. This will affect your business regardless of federal legalization. This article (linked below) says that 40% of Connecticut municipalities have enacted a ban or moratorium. MA border towns are a mixed bag. How do you think the Connecticut market will affect retail […]

Residency Requirements

The litigation continues in Maine with MSO Acreage Holdings (and it’s local target company) arguing in the First Circuit that “if not for the residency requirement, Maine would be part of a booming national market for investment in medical marijuana companies.” Are you wondering what this has to do with Massachusetts? Well, we have been […]