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Massachusetts

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Massachusetts.

Adult-Use

METRC

Delivery Allowed

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Official Source

Regulatory Agency

Cannabis Control Commission

Tracking System

METRC

Market Type

Adult-Use

Last Updated

Jan 22, 2026

Regulatory Overview

Massachusetts Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Massachusetts. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Cannabis Control Commission

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Seed-to-Sale System

Massachusetts uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Adult-Use

Massachusetts has an adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryAllowed

EcommerceAllowed

Key Details

What You Need to Know About Massachusetts

Adult-use sales began November 2018

METRC for seed-to-sale tracking

Delivery licenses available, equity-focused

Social equity and economic empowerment programs

Host community agreements required

Official Sources

CCC Official Site

Regulatory Details

Massachusetts Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Massachusetts.

Purchase Limits

Adult-Use

Flower1 oz (28g)

Concentrates5g

Periodper transaction

Medical

Flower10 oz (60-day supply)

Period60-day supply

Tax Rates

State Excise10.75% excise tax

State Sales6.25%

Local TaxUp to 3% local option

Total up to 20%. Medical exempt from all cannabis-specific taxes.

Home Cultivation

Allowed

Plant Limit

6 plants per adult (12 max per household)

Customer Requirements

21+

Min. Age

Required

State ID

Medical patients need valid MA medical marijuana card.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Potency

Pesticides

Heavy metals

Microbials

Mycotoxins

Residual solvents

Moisture content

Terpenes

Foreign material

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: Yes

Commission-approved universal symbol

Each edible serving stamped with symbol

Opaque or plain design

Resealable if multi-serving

THC/CBD per serving and package

License Types

Marijuana Cultivator

11 tiers based on canopy size

Product Manufacturer

Manufactures and packages products

Marijuana Retailer

Purchases and sells to consumers

Microbusiness

Tier 1 Cultivator and/or Product Manufacturer

Delivery Operator

Delivers to consumers

Testing Laboratory

Independent testing; ISO 17025 required

Transporter

Transports between establishments

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Massachusetts

Licensing

Obtain CCC license and host community agreement

Inventory

Track all cannabis in METRC

Sales

Verify age with valid government-issued ID

Enforce purchase limits per transaction

1 oz flower / 5g concentrate

Collect 10.75% excise + 6.25% sales + up to 3% local

Reporting

File marijuana retail tax returns with MA DOR

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in Massachusetts

WebJoint integrates directly with METRC, the tracking system used in Massachusetts, to keep your operations compliant.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

Massachusetts Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Massachusetts.

Yes, Massachusetts has legalized adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Cannabis Control Commission. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Adult-use customers can purchase up to 1 oz (28g) of flower, 5g of concentrates per per transaction. Medical patients can purchase up to 10 oz (60-day supply) of flower per 60-day supply.

Yes, home cultivation is allowed in Massachusetts. The limit is 6 plants per adult (12 max per household).

Cannabis products in Massachusetts are subject to various taxes. The state excise tax is 10.75% excise tax. State sales tax is 6.25%. Local jurisdictions may add Up to 3% local option. Total up to 20%. Medical exempt from all cannabis-specific taxes.

Yes, licensed cannabis delivery is allowed in Massachusetts. Operators must comply with all state delivery regulations, including manifest requirements, vehicle requirements, and customer verification at the point of delivery.

Yes, Massachusetts requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Potency, Pesticides, Heavy metals, Microbials, Mycotoxins, Residual solvents, Moisture content, Terpenes, Foreign material.

Massachusetts uses METRC as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with METRC to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in Massachusetts. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, METRC integration, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for Massachusetts's regulatory requirements.