WORCESTER, Mass. – To better serve businesses and customers in the marijuana industry, the Cannabis Control Commission is proposing a number of regulatory changes.
Commissioner Kim Roy discussed some of this when she spoke to a group of seniors in Charlton recently.
This is part of her effort to answer questions people may have about the industry.
Proposed changes include allowing small business licensees to apply for and hold additional licenses and license types, expanding operations for delivery businesses, and patient access to medical cannabis. Includes updating.
“During COVID-19, the commission allowed initial telehealth visits, but that was an exception during COVID-19,” Roy said, adding, “But now we… “We are hearing from patients and stakeholders across the commonwealth,” he said. This will enable access through telemedicine from the comfort of your home, and will also be made available to nurses on a permanent basis. Previously, nurses had to work under the guidance of a doctor or a prescribing doctor, but in the future nurses will be able to work independently and, once certified by a committee, recommend cannabis as needed. You will be able to do this and prescribe it. ”
The commission will hold a public hearing Oct. 7 at its headquarters at Union Station in Worcester to discuss the proposed regulatory changes.
