How to Renew

Follow these steps to renew your license: 

Step 1: Access MassCIP

Log into MassCIP using your username and password. 

Step 2: Update Previously Submitted Information

Update changes to the following information (if necessary):

• Contact information;
• Business information for entities currently on the license;
• Personal information for individuals currently on the license;
• Individuals and entities no longer associated with the license;
• Information pertaining to individual interest in cannabis-related businesses and licenses in Massachusetts and other jurisdictions; and
• Updates to the background check information that has occurred in the past year for all individuals and entities associated with the license.

Please note that you must contact the Commission directly if you wish to update the following information:

• Add individuals or entities that will obtain ownership or control over the establishment;
• Change location of the establishment; or
• Change the name or doing-business-as name associated with a license.

Step 3: Provide New or Updated Information

Provide the following information:

• A compliant Host Community Agreement (HCA), which may include the completed Model HCA, or HCA Waiver;
• An updated certificate of good standing from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, and Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance, dated within 90 days of the renewal application submission date. New certificates of good standing are required annually;
• Updated summaries of plans, policies, and procedures relating to security, transportation, prevention of diversion, quality control and testing, dispensing, inventory, and others that were previously required;
• The licensee’s Positive Impact Plan and Diversity Plan for the renewal period (if the plan has been modified from the original submission); and
• Statements and documentation demonstrating the reasonable progress or success of the programs implemented as part of the licensee’s Positive Impact Plan and Diversity Plan submitted as part of its initial application or subsequent updated plan for efforts taken within the immediately preceding year prior to submission of the renewal application.

Depending on the type of license being renewed, certain licensees will be required to submit additional information:

• Marijuana Cultivators and Craft Marijuana Cooperatives must provide documentation and information that demonstrates that the cultivation operation has sold more than 70% of its product that has been fully harvested within the preceding six months. You may upload this information in MassCIP.
• Additionally, all indoor Marijuana Cultivators and MTC licensees that have at least a final license must submit an Energy Compliance Letter unless they have provided an approved energy waiver or qualify for the submission of an energy exemption letter. For additional information on Energy Requirements, please see the Commission’s Energy and Environment Compiled Guidance. 
• Co-located Marijuana Retailers and dispensing MTCs shall submit the following information pertaining to Registered Qualifying Patients supply of marijuana:
  • The licensee’s policy and the procedures (e.g., data points, formulas) relied on to determine what constitutes a sufficient quantity and variety of marijuana products consistent with 935 CMR 500.140(10); and
  • The licensee’s policy and procedures for determining what qualifies as a reasonable substitution for a medical marijuana product under 935 CMR 500.140(10) and its policy for communicating reliance on the substitution to Registered Qualifying Patients.

Step 4: Pay Annual License Fee

The last step for licensees before they can submit their renewal application to the Commission is to pay the annual license fee. It should be noted that some licensees may qualify for waivers or reductions in fees upon the submission of verifiable and appropriate information. Please view the schedule of fees here.

Helpful Links

Licensees may find additional information, answers to frequently asked questions, and guidance regarding the requirements of renewing a license at the following links:

Guidance on Licensure

Guidance on Host Community Agreements

Model Host Community Agreement

If you have questions about the license renewal process, please contact the Commission at Licensing@CCCMass.com.