Another week of nonstop action around the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission
Even with all of the rigmarole surrounding regulators at the moment, some advocates and watchdogs went out of their way to praise the body this past week. The group Equitable Opportunities Now, which “educates and empowers people of color to become active participants in the Massachusetts legal cannabis market,” said the new “HCA and municipal equity rules will create new opportunities for communities harmed by the war on drugs.”
“These regulations show that meaningful policy change can happen with an inclusive and transparent process, one that actively seeks out and centers the voices of those living with our policies,” EON Co-Founder Shanel Lindsay said in a statement. “These regulations are a huge step toward equity and opportunity for those our marijuana policies have been harming for decades. We thank Acting Chair Concepcion for her effective leadership and all of the Commissioners for their thoughtful deliberations throughout this process.”
“Commissioners demonstrated a true openness to public feedback and their final results reflect that they listened to those most impacted by these policies and centered their concerns,” EON Policy Co-Chair Kevin Gilnack added. “On behalf of EON and our grassroots supporters throughout the Commonwealth, I want to thank each Commissioner and the hardworking Commission staff for all of their efforts to implement this law and create a more equitable industry.”