Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Reject Social-Use Proposal
Tue / Feb 27th
Massachusetts will not be the first state to allow social cannabis use as the Cannabis Control Commission voted 4-1 against… Read More
Social use
Even states that have legalized cannabis have not approved social use laws. Social use refers to cannabis clubs and laws that allow people to enjoy cannabis products in designated public places. Scroll down to read articles on news and policy regarding social use:
Maine Committee Votes to Strike Cannabis Social Club Language from Implementation Bill
Thu / Feb 22nd
The Maine committee tasked with implementing the state’s voter-approved recreational cannabis law voted 10-4 to remove all references to social use… Read More
Massachusetts Public Safety Director Opposes Social Clubs in Letter to Cannabis Regulators
Tue / Feb 13th
Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett is opposing the creation of cannabis clubs in the state, alleging… Read More
Maine Regulators Move to Delay Social-Use Cannabis Provisions Until 2023
Thu / Jan 18th
The Maine Legislature’s Marijuana Legalization Implementation Committee has voted 5-1 to delay the rollout of the social-use provisions of the… Read More
Montreal Officials Want to Keep 1/3 of Cannabis Taxes and Jurisdiction Over Outdoor and Event Use
Thu / Jan 18th
The city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada is seeking a third of the tax revenues derived from recreational cannabis sales in… Read More
Cannabis Barred from Coachella Despite Legalization
Mon / Jan 8th
Despite legalization taking effect in California on Jan. 1, Coachella concert-goers are not allowed to bring cannabis to the event,… Read More
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Approve Rec. Draft Rules
Fri / Dec 22nd
Massachusetts’ Cannabis Control Commission has approved draft regulations for the forthcoming recreational cannabis industry, including rules for cannabis clubs and… Read More
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Approve Social-Use Policy
Tue / Dec 12th
Massachusetts‘ Cannabis Control Commission has approved a social-use policy that will allow cannabis to be consumed on premises in so-called… Read More
‘Cannabis Clubs’ Being Considered in Massachusetts
Thu / Dec 7th
A Massachusetts Cannabis Advisory Board subcommittee has recommended that state regulators allow public use – or so-called cannabis clubs –… Read More
Maine Draft Rules Would Prohibit Smoking, Vaping at Cannabis Clubs
Tue / Sep 26th
Draft rules for Maine’s forthcoming adult-use program do not provide an exemption to the state’s no-smoking laws, which would force… Read More
Survey Finds Majority of Ontarians Prefer Private Cannabis Sellers to State-Run
Fri / Sep 15th
According to a Nanos Research and Consumer Choice Centre survey, 55 percent of Ontarians prefer to have cannabis sold by… Read More
Nevada Governor: Recent Opinion Allowing Social-Use Venues ‘Circumvented’ Legislative Process
Thu / Sep 14th
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval insists that a recent decision by the state Legislative Counsel Bureau indicating that the state’s adult-use… Read More
Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau Opinion Could Set Stage for Cannabis Social-Use
Tue / Sep 12th
In an opinion issued on Monday, Nevada’s Legislative Counsel Bureau said that nothing in the state’s recreational cannabis law prevents… Read More
Alaska On-Site Cannabis Consumption Proposal Unveiled
Tue / Aug 29th
Cannabis regulators in Alaska have released a draft for on-site cannabis consumption rules that would allow licensed retail stores to… Read More
Denver, Colorado Set to Accept Public-Use Applications by the End of the Month
Wed / Aug 23rd
Denver, Colorado officials are expected to begin accepting public-use license applications by the end of the month; however the pilot… Read More
Undercover Denver Police Crash Private Cannabis Party, Issue Public-Use Citations
Tue / Jul 18th
The Denver Police Department used undercover officers to infiltrate the International Church of Cannabis’ inaugural 4/20 event, leading to public… Read More
Denver Preparing For July Launch of Cannabis Social-Use Program
Fri / Jun 30th
As officials in Denver, Colorado are preparing to roll out the voter-approved social-use scheme next month, both cannabis and non-cannabis… Read More
Alaska Cannabis Regulators to Consider On-Site Consumption Plans
Mon / Jun 26th
On-site cannabis consumption is back on the agenda for the Alaska Marijuana Control Board as the body will discuss three… Read More
Denver’s Proposed Social-Use Rules Draw Heavy Criticism
Fri / Jun 16th
Denver, Colorado’s proposed social use rules are so restrictive that the director for the Initiative 300 campaign – approved by… Read More
Colorado Lawmakers Back Off Plan to Legalize Cannabis Clubs
Mon / Apr 17th
Colorado lawmakers have backed away from a plan to legalize social cannabis clubs statewide following disapproval voiced by Gov. John… Read More
Colorado Senate Passes Social-Use Measure
Fri / Mar 10th
The Colorado Senate has passed the much anticipated state-wide social-use measure, allowing local jurisdictions to permit bring-your-own cannabis clubs as… Read More
Colorado Officials Moving on Denver Social-Use Rules, Considering State-Wide Legislation
Thu / Feb 16th
Members of Denver, Colorado’s Social Consumption Advisory Committee are set to hold their third meeting next week, continuing to devise rules… Read More
Alaska Officials Vote Against Public-Use at Cannabis Retail Stores
Fri / Feb 3rd
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board has voted 3-2 not to allow cannabis consumption at retail stores, according to a report… Read More
Denver Workgroup Begins Drafting Social-Use Rules
Thu / Jan 19th
Stakeholders in Denver, Colorado have begun working on rule suggestions for the voter-approved social use measure, which will allow cannabis… Read More