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Cannabis Control Commission Statement on H.174/S.72, An Act relative to social equity and host community agreements in the cannabis industry – Cannabis Control Commission Massachusetts

WORCESTER – Through a spokesperson, the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) on Friday issued the below statement following the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy’s reporting out of H.174/S.72, An Act relative to social equity and host community agreements in the cannabis industry: — Read on masscannabiscontrol.com/2022/01/cannabis-control-commission-statement-on-h-174-s-72-an-act-relative-to-social-equity-and-host-community-agreements-in-the-cannabis-industry/

Stoned drivers are “significantly” impaired for up to 4 hours after cannabis use: study

Cannabis use can “significantly” impair drivers for up to four hours after use, a new study revealed, stressing the urgency for a better understanding of the effects its use increases aroudn the country. “Expanding cannabis medicalization and legalization increases the urgency to understand the factors associated with acute driving impairment,” researchers wrote. The randomized clinical …

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With Speaker Mariano’s backing, Mass. Legislature advances marijuana reforms – The Boston Globe

Lawmakers and their aides said they expected the Legislature’s joint committee on cannabis policy to approve three bills by the end of Friday. And perhaps more importantly, House Speaker Ron Mariano said he supports the measures, significantly boosting their chances of passage. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/28/marijuana/with-speaker-marianos-backing-mass-legislature-poised-advance-marijuana-reforms/

Mass. social equity marijuana company Trade Roots gets three licenses

Wareham marijuana company Trade Roots is the first Mass. Social Equity Program participant to get licensed in retail, cultivation and manufacturing. — Read on http://www.wickedlocal.com/story/regional/massachusetts/2022/01/28/wareham-ma-pot-company-retail-cultivation-manufacturin-licenses/6637378001/

Total Wine superstore approved at controversial South Bay location by Boston licensing board – The Boston Globe

Boston’s licensing board voted unanimously to approve a Total Wine & More location at the South Bay shopping center, a proposal that had drawn support from some consumers and sharp criticism from groups concerned about the superstore’s proximity to the area known as Mass. and Cass. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/27/metro/total-wine-superstore-approved-controversial-south-bay-location-by-boston-licensing-board/