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Massachusetts

Adult-use
Adult-use program · live wire coverage · license data refreshed Sep 27, 2026
Market data →Legal status →Licensed operators →Full stats →
Rev YTD
$1.22B
2026 year to date
Retail
546
open licenses
Cultivation
160
open licenses
Manufacturing
149
open licenses
Labs
10
open licenses
Pending
9
applications

Regulation timeline

Sep 24, 2026
Massachusetts governor proposes medical marijuana access for veterans without doctor approval
via Marijuana Moment
Sep 16, 2026
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission launches major regulatory overhaul
via MA Cannabis Control Commission
Sep 15, 2026
Massachusetts moves forward on social consumption venue regulations
via Cannabis Business Times
Sep 9, 2026
Cannabis prohibition campaign outspends repeal opposition in Massachusetts
via MJBizDaily
Sep 9, 2026
Massachusetts cannabis regulator targets data-driven approach to oversaturation
via MMJDaily

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Enforcement

Massachusetts cannabis: quick answers

Is cannabis legal in Massachusetts?

Yes. Massachusetts has legalized cannabis for adults, with a licensed adult-use market (medical programs typically operate alongside it).

How many dispensaries are licensed in Massachusetts?

546 retail locations are currently listed on Massachusetts's official license roster (refreshed Sep 27, 2026). The state also lists 160 cultivation and 149 manufacturing licenses.

How much cannabis does Massachusetts sell?

Massachusetts has recorded $1.22 billion in cannabis sales so far this year, per official state filings tracked on our Markets page.

Answers generated from official state data tracked by Cannabis Newz, current as of the dates shown.