Cannabis Control Commission Urges Adults to Consume Responsibly

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Monday, November 19, 2018

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Cannabis Control Commission is urging adults who will enter stores to purchase marijuana for the first time to know the law and consume responsibly.

The warning comes as marijuana stores in Massachusetts are set to open on Tuesday.

“This signal to open retail marijuana establishments marks a major milestone for voters who approved legal, adult-use cannabis in our state. To get here, licensees underwent thorough background checks, passed multiple inspections, and had their products tested, all to ensure public health and safety as this new industry gets up and running. As patrons look forward to visiting Massachusetts stores, we hope they will do their part by first familiarizing themselves with the law and understanding what is required of responsible consumers,” said Commission Chairman Steven J. Hoffman.

Public Awareness

Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017 required the Commission to partner with the Department of Public Health on a public awareness campaign that highlights youth prevention strategies and consumers’ rights and obligations.

Consumers should know:

• It is illegal to use marijuana while operating a vehicle. Adults should make plans for sober transportation when at risk of becoming impaired by marijuana or marijuana products.
•  Like alcohol, consumers cannot have an open container of adult-use marijuana or marijuana products in the passenger area of a car while on the road or at a place where the public has access.
• Consuming marijuana or marijuana products in a public place is prohibited, as is smoking marijuana in any area where smoking tobacco is prohibited.
• Per transaction, a retailer cannot sell more than one ounce of marijuana or five grams of marijuana concentrate – which are also the possession limits in Massachusetts – to an individual who is age 21 or older. • It is unlawful to carry marijuana or marijuana products across state lines or federal borders.
• The impairment effects of edible marijuana may be delayed by two hours or more. Start low, go slow.

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