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For the first time since 2018, when Metrc began operating as the Commonwealth’s Seed-to-sale tracking system of record, fees will increase in September 2023. Monthly licensing fees, as well as plant and package tag fees, will increase by 3% effective September 1, 2023. This amounts to a pre-tax impact of approximately $1.20 per monthly Metrc …

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In accordance with Section 12 of Chapter 11 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Office of the State Auditor has conducted a performance audit of certain activities of the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. — Read on http://www.mass.gov/audit/audit-of-the-cannabis-control-commission

The US Department of Health and Human Services has delivered a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration on marijuana policy, and Senate leaders are hailing it as a first step toward easing federal restrictions on the drug. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/30/nation/marijuana-recommendation-health-dept-hailed-by-senators-first-step-easing-restrictions/

Marijuana retailers end up paying corporate taxes that are much higher than those paid by retail businesses. Congress should change the 280E tax law that puts them at a disadvantage. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/23/opinion/marijuana-280e-tax/

It’s been five years since Massachusetts’ first recreational marijuana shops opened. All hasn’t been going entirely according to plan. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/22/magazine/pot-prices-have-tanked-dispensaries-are-closing-is-great-crash-coming/

MGC Releases June 2023 Casino and Sports Wagering Revenue – Massachusetts Gaming Commission — Read on massgaming.com/blog-post/mgc-releases-june-2023-casino-and-sports-wagering-revenue/

The rate of weekly emergency room visits for cannabis tripled among children age 10 and younger and increased by 50 percent among children age 11 to 14. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/07/13/metro/cannabis-related-emergency-room-visits-rose-among-young-during-pandemic-study-finds/

COVID -19 reporting and the COVID-19 Inspection Questionnaire will no longer be required effective May 18, 2023. — Read on masscannabiscontrol.com/2023/05/discontinuation-of-covid-19-reporting/

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