Massachusetts recreational marijuana law News

Backers of Legal Pot Urge Massachusetts Panel to Hold Off on Changing Law

Backers of legalized recreational marijuana urged Massachusetts legislators Monday to hold off, at least for now, on making any significant changes to a law voters approved in November. The appeal came during the first public hearing held by a special …

Recreational Marijuana Law Takes Effect in Massachusetts

Having spent nearly three decades crusading for relaxed marijuana laws in Massachusetts, Bill Downing is greeting the state’s new recreational marijuana law with a mix of satisfaction and trepidation. The voter-approved measure took effect on Thursday, making it legal for …