7News Boston WHDH | Pot cafes? Marijuana-friendly events? Mass. officials outline how this could one day be a reality

WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) – Officials in Massachusetts are outlining how they believe locals could one day consume marijuana in public settings, similar to how alcohol is consumed in bars.

The Cannabis Control Commission has been gathering information in recent months from various stakeholders, including local cities and towns that might want to open up “weed cafes.”

“This is exciting. This is a massive opportunity in a lot of areas,” said Commissioner Kimberly Roy.

The commission met in Worcester Thursday to unveil its ideas for pot cafes, tasting rooms, and marijuana-friendly events. Commissioners have consulted with other states where this is happening, like California and Colorado.

“We’re putting this out there because we want your feedback. We’re putting this out there to start a conversation,” said Acting Chair Bruce Stebbins.

The commission expects to issue licenses in three categories — the first, which it calls “supplemental,” would allow a marijuana grower or retailer to open an adjacent space where customers could use cannabis they purchase on site.

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During the Cannabis Control Commission’s Public Meeting on December 5, three proposed Social Consumption Establishment license types were presented for consideration for regulatory reform. The three license types include: Supplemental, Hospitality, and Event Organizer.

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For more discussion, tune into the Commission’s Public Meeting on December 17, for Commissioners’ review of the red-line regulations.