Native American Tribal sovereignty and the budding cannabis industry have intersected in a unique way, giving rise to an evolving landscape. Exercising their inherent rights to self-governance, many Tribes are exploring and...more
6/3/2025
/ Agribusiness ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Development ,
Hemp ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Native American Issues ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sovereign Territories ,
State and Local Government ,
Tribal Governments ,
Tribal Lands ,
Tribal Treaty Rights
For the first time since adult-use legalization in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Legislature voted to pass marijuana reform legislation that will impact the cannabis industry across the Commonwealth in significant ways,...more
8/12/2022
/ Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Expungement ,
Governor Baker ,
Impact Fees ,
Licenses ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Social Equity Programs ,
State and Local Government ,
State Taxes ,
Tax Revenues ,
Trust Funds
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently voted to issue Guidance for the Retail Sale of Hemp to clarify requirements and restrictions on the retail sale of certain types of hemp products by licensed adult-use...more
5/24/2021
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Retailers ,
State and Local Government ,
USDA