• Calendar
  • Contact
  • Equity Programs
  • Find a Retailer
  • Public Resources
Cannabis Control Commission Massachusetts
  • Home
  • Patients and Caregivers
  • Applicants and Licensees
  • Adult Consumers
  • Parents
  • State and Local Government
  • Certifying Healthcare Providers
  • Search
  • Menu Menu

Public Documents / Guidance Documents

Guidance Documents

View and download guidance documents related to Medical and Adult Use Marijuana.

As the Commission continues to implement regulatory changes that were promulgated in January 2021, information contained on these webpages may require updates and/or verification by applicants and licensees in order to maintain compliance. Thank you for your understanding.

Category Title Published Date
Guidance Documents

Protocol for the Sampling and Analysis of Finished Marijuana Products and Marijuana Products for Marijuana Establishments, Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and Colocated Marijuana Operations | Revised March 11, 2021

4/20/2021 8:12 pm
Guidance Documents

Protocol for Sampling and Analysis of Environmental Media for Marijuana Establishments, Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and Colocated Marijuana Operations | Revised March 11, 2021

4/20/2021 8:05 pm
Guidance Documents

Exhibit 7. Actions for Ongoing Monitoring of Environmental Media | Revised March 11, 2021

4/20/2021 7:52 pm
Guidance Documents

Exhibit 6. Actions for Environmental Media Analysis Prior to Cultivation | Revised March 11, 2021

4/20/2021 7:51 pm
Guidance Documents

Exhibit 5. Analysis Details – Water | Revised March 11, 2021

4/20/2021 7:50 pm
Guidance Documents

Exhibit 4. Analysis Details – Soil and Solid Growing Media | Revised March 11, 2021

4/20/2021 7:49 pm
Guidance Documents

Exhibit 3. Water Sampling Frequency and Analyses | Revised March 11, 2021

4/20/2021 7:47 pm
Guidance Documents

Exhibit 2. Soils/Solids Sampling Frequency and Analyses | Revised March 11, 2021

4/20/2021 7:45 pm
Guidance Documents

Exhibit 1. Sampling and Analysis Requirement Flow Chart – Overview | Revised March 11, 2021

4/20/2021 7:44 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Seed-to-Sale Tracking

11/19/2020 8:59 pm
Guidance Documents

Medical Use of Marijuana Online System Underage Patient Registration Interface Screens and Instructions

6/18/2020 5:02 pm
Guidance Documents

Medical Use of Marijuana Online System Underage Patient Certification Interfaces and Instructions

6/18/2020 5:00 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Licensure

2/25/2020 5:21 pm
Guidance Documents

Checklists for Energy Compliance

2/4/2020 12:13 pm
Guidance Documents

Energy and Environment Compiled Guidance

2/4/2020 10:42 am
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Host Community Agreements

1/28/2020 1:53 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance for Farmers

1/28/2020 1:52 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Plans to Positively Impact Disproportionately Harmed People

1/24/2020 3:44 pm
Guidance Documents

Metrc Guidance Document – Industry Comment – DRAFT

1/17/2020 4:35 pm
Guidance Documents

Checklist for RVT Application Review

10/9/2019 8:26 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Responsible Vendor Training

9/9/2019 2:35 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Renewing a Marijuana Establishment License

6/26/2019 2:34 pm
Guidance Documents, Meeting Materials

Guidance on Cannabis Waste Management Requirements

4/4/2019 5:26 pm
Guidance Documents, Meeting Materials

Guidance on Integrated Pest Management

4/4/2019 5:20 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance for Municipalities

3/5/2019 5:46 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Required Diversity Plans

1/4/2019 10:22 am
Guidance Documents, Meeting Materials

Guidance on Tinctures

11/20/2018 6:31 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Seed-to-Sale Tracking

9/18/2018 3:37 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Equitable Cannabis Policies For Municipalities

8/21/2018 3:58 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Host Community Agreements

8/9/2018 6:47 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance for Farmers

8/9/2018 5:37 am
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Marijuana Establishment Agent Registration

8/9/2018 4:25 am
Guidance Documents

Guidance for Business

7/13/2018 5:29 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Background Authorization Forms

6/11/2018 1:27 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance for Consumption of Marijuana for Adult Use

6/11/2018 11:20 am
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Background Authorization Forms

5/24/2018 11:27 am
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Marijuana Establishment License Types

4/18/2018 8:51 am
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Home Cultivation

4/18/2018 8:48 am
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Distribution

4/18/2018 8:35 am
Guidance Documents

Guidance for Marijuana Establishment Licensure Applicants

4/10/2018 10:12 am
Guidance Documents

Guidance for Identifying Areas of Disproportionate Impact

4/4/2018 5:26 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance for Community Outreach & Forms

4/1/2018 9:30 pm
Guidance Documents

Guidance on Equity Programs

3/21/2018 10:10 am
Guidance Documents

Guidance for Municipalities

3/16/2018 4:53 pm

Popular Documents

Link to: Public Meetings
Cannabis Control Commission Reports Icon

Public Meetings

Link to: Licensing Application Materials
Cannabis Control Commission Licensing Application Decisions Icon

Licensing
Materials

Link to: Regulations
Cannabis Control Commission Regulations Icon

Regulations

Link to: Reports
Cannabis Control Commission Reports Icon

Reports

Link to: Guidance Documents
Cannabis Control Commission Guidance Documents Icon

Guidance
Documents

Link to: Forms and Templates
Cannabis Control Commission Forms and Templates Icon

Forms and
Templates

Link to: Enforcement Actions
Cannabis Control Commission Enforcement Actions Icon

Enforcement
Actions

Link to: Medical Use of Marijuana Program Documents
Medical Use of Marijuana Program Documents Icon

Medical Use of Marijuana
Program Documents

Attend a Public
Meeting

The Cannabis Control Commission conducts
meetings and other events to keep you informed.

View All Upcoming Events

Subscribe to Our
Notice List

Sign up for updates from the
Cannabis Control Commission.

Subscribe

Attend a Public
Meeting

The Cannabis Control Commission conducts meetings and other events to keep you informed.

View All Upcoming Events

Subscribe to Our
Notice List

Sign up for updates from the Cannabis Control Commission.

Subscribe
ccc logo
  • Home
  • Patients and Caregivers
  • Applicants and Licensees
  • Adult Consumers
  • Parents
  • State and Local Government
  • Certifying Healthcare Providers
  • Calendar
  • Contact
  • Equity Programs
  • Find a Retailer
  • Public Resources
  • About
  • Careers
  • Enforcement Announcements
  • FAQs
  • News
  • Press and Media
  • Research

Affiliate Sites

  • HelplineMA.org
  • Metrc
  • MoreAboutMJ.org
  • Open Data
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
© Cannabis Control Commission Massachusetts
Scroll to top