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Boston's Cannabis Industry Hub
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The City of Boston is committed to empowering residents, entrepreneurs, patients, and adult consumers with the knowledge and resources needed to understand, engage with, and navigate Boston’s cannabis landscape.
Whether you are starting a cannabis business, exploring career opportunities, learning about patient access, seeking clarity on local regulations and compliance, or simply looking for reliable information, this hub serves as a central resource for all things cannabis in Boston.
Boston’s approach to cannabis is grounded in an understanding of the lasting harm caused by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs. While these policies shaped enforcement and economic outcomes across all communities, data consistently shows that Black, Brown, and low-income neighborhoods experienced disproportionate enforcement, incarceration, and exclusion from economic opportunity in which the impacts that persist today.
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Need help finding something on the cannabis hub? Contact BostonCannabis@Boston.gov
Businesses
Licensing and Oversight
The Boston Cannabis Board (BCB) oversees the cannabis licensing process, ensuring transparency, equity and regulatory compliance for businesses operating in Boston. Click her to apply for, renew, or check the status of your cannabis license in Boston.
Boston Cannabis Equity Program
The Boston Cannabis Equity Program was created to support applicants and communities disproportionately impacted by past cannabis enforcement. Click here to check eligibility, apply, and explore resources, technical assistance, and funding opportunities.
Non-Plant Touching Businesses
Explore opportunities in cannabis beyond cultivation and retail. Learn how service providers, vendors, and support industries can participate in Boston’s cannabis economy.
Global Industry And Partnership
A gateway for international cannabis businesses and stakeholders to connect with the City of Boston and explore opportunities.
Licensing Pathways
Explore the different cannabis license types available in Boston and what each allows you to do.
Workforce and Jobs
Resources for residents and partners to connect with and/or provide cannabis workforce training, career pathways, and employment opportunities
Community
Patients and Caregivers
Find out everything you need to know about about medical cannabis use, patient registration, and caregiver responsibilities in Boston.
Adult Consumers
What residents and visitors need to know about purchasing, possession, and responsible adult-use.
Parents and Families
Access resources to help talk with youth about cannabis, prevent underage use, and promote wellness, and connect with City programs that support prevention and education.
Impacted Individuals
Communities and Individuals affected by past cannabis laws. This section offers guidance on record relief, expungement, and reentry support to help you move forward.
State and Local Government
Learn how state and local governments work together to regulate cannabis, coordinate policy, and support responsible industry development.
Research and Education
Research and Academia
Explore research shaping the Commonwealth's cannabis landscape.
Public Health and Safety
For health professionals, service providers, and residents concerned with safety. Access education on safe use, prevention strategies, and resources to protect community wellness, and see how you can partner with the City to advance public health.
Cannabis Industry Frequently Asked Questions
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The Boston Cannabis Equity Program sought vendors to provide technical assistance to our pre-certified and certified cannabis equity applicants and businesses through written quote contracts in November and December 2024. These vendor industry categories included:
- accounting and financial services
- architectural services
- engineering
- general business support;
- and strategic marketing.
The deadline for all WQCs listed above was Friday, December 13, 2024.
Email Shekia Scott, Senior Cannabis Industry Manager, with any questions.
The Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion (OEOI) and Boston Cannabis Board (BCB) sought public comments on cannabis license transferability from October 8 to October 29, 2024. These comments were aimed at helping guide our decisions as we explore updates to transferability policies and regulations.
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