Code of Massachusetts Regulations 935 CMR - Cannabis Control Commission
Here's a comprehensive overview of 935 CMR – Cannabis Control Commission (Massachusetts):
🧭 Structure of 935 CMR
The regulations are divided into two primary parts under the Cannabis Control Commission:
935 CMR 500.000 – Adult Use of Marijuana
935 CMR 501.000 – Medical Use of Marijuana
Note: 935 CMR 502.000 (Co‑Located MJ operations) has been repealed (casetext.com, vicentellp.com)
1. 935 CMR 500.000 – Adult Use of Marijuana (effective Nov 22, 2024)
Implements regulations under M.G.L. c. 94G governing recreational cannabis.
Covers license categories: cultivator, craft cooperative, microbusiness, product manufacturer, testing lab, retailer, transporters, etc. (masscannabiscontrol.com, mma.org)
Outlines operational rules:
Environmental sustainability plans, sanitation standards for edibles, fire safety compliance for extraction, product cataloguing, vendor/quality-control sample tracking, label and advertising rules (e.g. “Please Consume Responsibly” plus health warnings) (regulations.justia.com)
Includes corrected packaging/labeling requirements, and host community agreement rules as per 2022 reforms (jdsupra.com)
Opens new pathways for delivery operators, transporters, and expanded microbusiness/cooperative operations (cannabislaw.report)
2. 935 CMR 501.000 – Medical Use of Marijuana (effective Nov 22, 2024)
Regulates medical cannabis under M.G.L. c. 94I.
Defines caregiver roles:
Transport, purchase, cultivation (subject to plant limits), and patient administration—capped at max five patients per caregiver unless family/health aide, with canopy limits per patient (reddit.com)
TelehealthForCertifications:
Commission waivers permit telehealth initial certifications and renewals beyond the pandemic state of emergency (reddit.com)
🔄 Recent Updates & Reforms
2022 Cannabis Equity Bill restructured licensing rules and host community agreements, effective Oct 27, 2023 (jdsupra.com)
CCC removed vertical integration requirement and repealed Co‑Located regs (502), folding those provisions into 500/501 by 2021 (reddit.com)
December 2024: Introduction of social consumption (pot café) frameworks; draft regs released in December 2024 with potential rollout by mid‑2025 (reddit.com)
🧭 How to Navigate 935 CMR
Choose the relevant part:
Recreational → 500
Medical → 501
Download the PDF from Mass.gov or CCC site for full regulation text.
Refer to relevant sections such as product operations (500.130), advertising rules (500.105), caregiver duties (501.025), and telehealth waivers (501.010).
Stay updated on emerging social consumption rules, telehealth bulletins, and equity program changes.
Use CCC resources: public meetings, guidance docs, and host community agreements.
✅ Quick Summary
Part
Focus
Highlights
500
Recreational Cannabis
Full licensing framework, ops & labeling rules, delivery/transporter regs, sustainability & safety standards
501
Medical Cannabis
Caregiver definitions & limits, telehealth medical certifications, plant canopy limits
502
Co‑Located Operations
Repealed — merged into 500/501
Social Consumption
Emerging pilot for public-use venues
Draft regs expected mid‑2025
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