Medical Cannabis in Massachusetts

Program overview

Massachusetts operates Massachusetts Medical Use of Marijuana, administered by Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.

How Massachusetts’s law developed

Question 3 in 2012 legalized medical marijuana. First East Coast state to legalize recreational in 2016 via Question 4. Retail sales began 2018.

Neighboring states

• Connecticut
• New Hampshire
• New York
• Rhode Island
• Vermont

Official Massachusetts resources

Questions people in Massachusetts ask

Is recreational marijuana legal in Massachusetts?

Yes. First East Coast state to legalize in 2016. Retail sales began November 2018. Medical patients exempt from the 20% recreational tax.