The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) of Massachusetts is currently accepting recreational marijuana licensing applications for the following cannabis businesses:
- Delivery Service
- Cultivation/Growing
- Manufacturing
- Dispensary/ Retail Storefront
- Marijuana Transporter
- Craft Marijuana Cooperative
- Microbusiness
- Testing Laboratory
If you’re serious about starting a marijuana business in Massachusetts you should check out the How To Get Started In The Medical or Recreational Marijuana Industry package to understand everything you need to know and do, from start to finish, to make this a reality.
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How to Start a Marijuana Delivery Service Business In Massachusetts
Setup Your Marijuana Business Corporate Structure
You need to set up your cannabis company entity (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc) and register it to do business in Massachusetts with the Secretary of State Office.
Find a Compliant Location
Even though your business is mobile, you still need to house the product somewhere when not delivering to customers, and this location must meet all state and local zoning ordinances.
Create a Marijuana Delivery Service Business Plan
You are required to include in your application packet a summary of your delivery service business plan.
Delivery Service Licensing Application
You must first register your business in the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP) before you can start the 3-stage application process.
File Your Applications
Stage 1 – File an Application of Intent
You will be required to provide the following administrative and personnel details about your marijuana delivery service:
- Proof that business is registered with the state
- List of all individuals and entities that will have control in the business
- Ownership percentage of each individual
- Disclosure of any of the named applicants past or present business interests in other jurisdictions
- Amount and sources of capital and/or investment
- Proof of having held a Community Outreach meeting
Stage 2 – Submit Background Checks
All individuals involved in the business such as managers; executives; persons having direct or indirect authority over the marijuana establishments will be required to submit background checks. There are four background authorization forms required:
- CORI Acknowledgement Form
- IVES Form 4506-T
- Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form
- Release Authorization Form
Stage 3 – Management & Operations profile
You will now need to provide further information and documentation about the delivery service business:
- Certificate of Good Standing
- A proposed timeline for opening your business
- Detailed business plan
- Operations Plan that includes:
- Security Plan
- Prevention of Diversion
- Storage of Marijuana
- Transportation of Marijuana
- Inventory Procedures
- Procedures for Quality Control and Testing of Product for potential contaminants
- Personnel Policies
- Recordkeeping Procedures
- Maintenance of Financial Records
- Diversity Plan
Install Operations Infrastructure
Now that you’ve submitted your marijuana delivery service applications, once your license(s) have been issued, it’s now time to start hiring people, buying equipment, and setting up your internal transportation operation plans and procedures to ensure legal compliance and smooth operation.
Market Your Cannabis Delivery Service
Your delivery service will live or die based on how well you market it to the public. There are some major pitfalls and hurdles you’ll have to overcome to do this legally and effectively. Marijuana businesses no longer sell themselves, so you’ll need to ensure you’ve got a great Marijuana Company Marketing & Advertising Plan in place to ensure the businesses’ success.
Pay Taxes & Renew Licenses
Pay all applicable taxes and be sure to renew your license(s) annually.
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How to Start a Marijuana Cultivation/Growing Business In Massachusetts
Setup Your Marijuana Business Corporate Structure
You need to form your cannabis company (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc) and register to do business in Massachusetts with the Secretary of State Office.
Find a Compliant Location
You’ll need to find a compliant business location that meets the state, county, and city zoning regulations. This is one of the few and biggest make-or-break items that will directly impact whether you will get licensed, so take your time and ensure you get this right the first time or prepare for massive headaches later on if your location falls through or isn’t compliant.
Create a Marijuana Cultivation Business Plan
You are required to include in your application packet a summary of your cultivation business plan.
Cultivation Business Licensing Application
You must first register your business in the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP) before you can start the 3-stage application process.
File Your Applications
Stage 1 – File an Application of Intent
You will be required to provide the following administrative and personnel details about your marijuana cultivation business:
- Proof that business is registered with the state
- List of all individuals and entities that will have control in the business
- Ownership percentage of each individual
- Disclosure of any of the named applicants past or present business interests in other jurisdictions
- Amount and sources of capital and/or investment
- Proof of having held a Community Outreach meeting
Stage 2 – Submit Background Checks
All individuals involved in the business such as managers; executives; persons having direct or indirect authority over the marijuana establishments will be required to submit background checks. There are four background authorization forms required:
- CORI Acknowledgement Form
- IVES Form 4506-T
- Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form
- Release Authorization Form
Stage 3 – Management & Operations profile
You will now need to provide further information and documentation about the marijuana cultivation business:
- Certificate of Good Standing
- A proposed timeline for opening your business
- Detailed business plan
- Operations Plan that includes:
- Security Plan
- Prevention of Diversion
- Storage of Marijuana
- Transportation of Marijuana
- Inventory Procedures
- Procedures for Quality Control and Testing of Product for potential contaminants
- Personnel Policies
- Recordkeeping Procedures
- Maintenance of Financial Records
- Diversity Plan
Install Operations Infrastructure
Now that you’ve submitted your marijuana cultivation applications, once your license(s) have been issued, it’s now time to start hiring people, buying equipment, and setting up your internal cultivation operation plans and procedures to ensure legal compliance and smooth operation.
Market Your Marijuana Cultivation Business
Your cultivation business will live or die based on how well you market it to the public. There are some major pitfalls and hurdles you’ll have to overcome to do this legally and effectively. Marijuana businesses no longer sell themselves, so you’ll need to ensure you’ve got a great Marijuana Marketing & Advertising Plan in place to ensure the businesses’ success.
Pay Taxes & Renew Your Licenses
Pay all applicable taxes and be sure to renew your license(s) annually.
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How to Start a Marijuana Manufacturing Business In Massachusetts
Setup Your Marijuana Business Corporate Structure
You need to form your cannabis company (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc) and register to do business in Massachusetts with the Secretary of State Office.
Find a Compliant Location
You’ll need to find a compliant business location that meets the state, county, and city zoning regulations. This is one of the few and biggest make-or-break items that will directly impact whether you will get licensed, so take your time and ensure you get this right the first time or prepare for massive headaches later on if your location falls through or isn’t compliant.
Create a Marijuana Manufacturing Business Plan
You are required to include in your application packet a summary of your manufacturing business plan.
Manufacturing Business Licensing Application
You have to register first in the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP) before you can start the 3-stage application process:
File Your Applications
Stage 1 – File an Application of Intent
You will be required to provide the following administrative and personnel details about your marijuana manufacturing business:
- Proof that business is registered with the state
- List of all individuals and entities that will have control in the business
- Ownership percentage of each individual
- Disclosure of any of the named applicants past or present business interests in other jurisdictions
- Amount and sources of capital and/or investment
- Proof of having held a Community Outreach meeting
Stage 2 – Submit Background Checks
All individuals involved in the business such as managers; executives; persons having direct or indirect authority over the marijuana establishments will be required to submit background checks. There are four background authorization forms required:
- CORI Acknowledgement Form
- IVES Form 4506-T
- Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form
- Release Authorization Form
Stage 3 – Management & Operations profile
You will now need to provide further information and documentation about the marijuana manufacturing business:
- Certificate of Good Standing
- A proposed timeline for opening your business
- Detailed business plan
- Operations Plan that includes:
- Security Plan
- Prevention of Diversion
- Storage of Marijuana
- Transportation of Marijuana
- Inventory Procedures
- Procedures for Quality Control and Testing of Product for potential contaminants
- Personnel Policies
- Recordkeeping Procedures
- Maintenance of Financial Records
- Diversity Plan
Install Operations Infrastructure
Now that you’ve submitted your marijuana manufacturing applications, once your license(s) have been issued, it’s now time to start hiring people, buying equipment, and setting up your internal manufacturing operation plans and procedures to ensure legal compliance and smooth operation.
Market Your Marijuana Manufacturing Business
Your manufacturing business will live or die based on how well you market it to the public. There are some major pitfalls and hurdles you’ll have to overcome to do this legally and effectively. Marijuana businesses no longer sell themselves, so you’ll need to ensure you’ve got a great Marijuana Marketing & Advertising Plan in place to ensure the businesses’ success.
Pay Taxes & Renew Your Licenses
Pay all applicable taxes and be sure to renew your license(s) annually.
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How To Start a Marijuana Dispensary/Retail Storefront in Massachusetts
Setup Your Marijuana Business Corporate Structure
You need to form your cannabis company (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc) and register to do business in Massachusetts with the Secretary of State Office.
Find a Compliant Location
You’ll need to find a compliant business location that meets the state, county, and city zoning regulations. This is one of the few and biggest make-or-break items that will directly impact whether you will get licensed, so take your time and ensure you get this right the first time or prepare for massive headaches later on if your location falls through or isn’t compliant.
Create a Marijuana Dispensary/Retail Storefront Business Plan
You are required to include in your application packet a summary of your dispensary/retail storefront business plan.
Dispensary/Retail Storefront Licensing Application
You must first register your business in the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP) before you can start the 3-stage application process.
File Your Applications
Stage 1 – File an Application of Intent
You will be required to provide the following administrative and personnel details about your marijuana dispensary/retail storefront:
- Proof that business is registered with the state
- List of all individuals and entities that will have control in the business
- Ownership percentage of each individual
- Disclosure of any of the named applicants past or present business interests in other jurisdictions
- Amount and sources of capital and/or investment
- Proof of having held a Community Outreach meeting
Stage 2 – Submit Background Checks
All individuals involved in the business such as managers; executives; persons having direct or indirect authority over the marijuana establishments will be required to submit background checks. There are four background authorization forms required:
- CORI Acknowledgement Form
- IVES Form 4506-T
- Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form
- Release Authorization Form
Stage 3 – Management & Operations profile
You will now need to provide further information and documentation about the marijuana dispensary/retail storefront:
- Certificate of Good Standing
- A proposed timeline for opening your business
- Detailed business plan
- Operations Plan that includes:
- Security Plan
- Prevention of Diversion
- Storage of Marijuana
- Transportation of Marijuana
- Inventory Procedures
- Procedures for Quality Control and Testing of Product for potential contaminants
- Personnel Policies
- Recordkeeping Procedures
- Maintenance of Financial Records
- Diversity Plan
Install Operations Infrastructure
Now that you’ve submitted your marijuana dispensary/retail storefront applications, once your license(s) have been issued, it’s now time to start hiring people, buying equipment, and setting up your internal dispensary/retail store operation plans and procedures to ensure legal compliance and smooth operation.
Market Your Marijuana Dispensary/Retail Storefront
Your dispensary/retail storefront will live or die based on how well you market it to the public. There are some major pitfalls and hurdles you’ll have to overcome to do this legally and effectively. Marijuana businesses no longer sell themselves, so you’ll need to ensure you’ve got a great Marijuana Marketing & Advertising Plan in place to ensure the businesses’ success.
Pay Taxes & Renew Licenses
Pay all applicable taxes and be sure to renew your license(s) annually.
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How To Start a Marijuana Transporter Business in Massachusetts
Setup Your Marijuana Business Corporate Structure
You need to form your cannabis company (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc) and register to do business in Massachusetts with the Secretary of State Office.
Find a Compliant Location
You’ll need to find a compliant business location that meets the state, county, and city zoning regulations. This is one of the few and biggest make-or-break items that will directly impact whether you will get licensed, so take your time and ensure you get this right the first time or prepare for massive headaches later on if your location falls through or isn’t compliant.
Create a Marijuana Transporter Business Plan
You are required to include in your application packet a summary of your transporter business plan.
Transporter Licensing Application
You must first register your business in the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP) before you can start the 3-stage application process.
File Your Applications
Stage 1 – File an Application of Intent
You will be required to provide the following administrative and personnel details about your marijuana transporter business:
- Proof that business is registered with the state
- List of all individuals and entities that will have control in the business
- Ownership percentage of each individual
- Disclosure of any of the named applicants past or present business interests in other jurisdictions
- Amount and sources of capital and/or investment
- Proof of having held a Community Outreach meeting
Stage 2 – Submit Background Checks
All individuals involved in the business such as managers; executives; persons having direct or indirect authority over the marijuana establishments will be required to submit background checks. There are four background authorization forms required:
- CORI Acknowledgement Form
- IVES Form 4506-T
- Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form
- Release Authorization Form
Stage 3 – Management & Operations profile
You will now need to provide further information and documentation about the marijuana transporter business:
- Certificate of Good Standing
- A proposed timeline for opening your business
- Detailed business plan
- Operations Plan that includes:
- Security Plan
- Prevention of Diversion
- Storage of Marijuana
- Transportation of Marijuana
- Inventory Procedures
- Procedures for Quality Control and Testing of Product for potential contaminants
- Personnel Policies
- Recordkeeping Procedures
- Maintenance of Financial Records
- Diversity Plan
Install Operations Infrastructure
Now that you’ve submitted your marijuana transporter applications, once your license(s) have been issued, it’s now time to start hiring people, buying equipment, and setting up your internal transportation operation plans and procedures to ensure legal compliance and smooth operation.
Market Your Marijuana Transporter Business
Your transporter business will live or die based on how well you market it to the public. There are some major pitfalls and hurdles you’ll have to overcome to do this legally and effectively. Marijuana businesses no longer sell themselves, so you’ll need to ensure you’ve got a great Marijuana Marketing & Advertising Plan in place to ensure the businesses’ success.
Pay Taxes & Renew Licenses
Pay all applicable taxes and be sure to renew your license(s) annually.
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How To Start a Craft Marijuana Cooperative in Massachusetts(Link)
Setup Your Marijuana Business Corporate Structure
You need to form your cannabis company (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc) and register to do business in Massachusetts with the Secretary of State Office.
Find a Compliant Location
You’ll need to find a compliant business location that meets the state, county, and city zoning regulations. This is one of the few and biggest make-or-break items that will directly impact whether you will get licensed, so take your time and ensure you get this right the first time or prepare for massive headaches later on if your location falls through or isn’t compliant.
Create a Craft Marijuana Cooperative Business Plan
You are required to include in your application packet a summary of your craft marijuana cooperative business plan.
Craft Marijuana Cooperative Licensing Application
You must first register your business in the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP) before you can start the 3-stage application process.
File Your Applications
Stage 1 – File an Application of Intent
You will be required to provide the following administrative and personnel details about your craft marijuana cooperative:
- Proof that business is registered with the state
- List of all individuals and entities that will have control in the business
- Ownership percentage of each individual
- Disclosure of any of the named applicants past or present business interests in other jurisdictions
- Amount and sources of capital and/or investment
- Proof of having held a Community Outreach meeting
Stage 2 – Submit Background Checks
All individuals involved in the business such as managers; executives; persons having direct or indirect authority over the marijuana establishments will be required to submit background checks. There are four background authorization forms required:
- CORI Acknowledgement Form
- IVES Form 4506-T
- Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form
- Release Authorization Form
Stage 3 – Management & Operations profile
You will now need to provide further information and documentation about the craft marijuana cooperative:
- Certificate of Good Standing
- A proposed timeline for opening your business
- Detailed business plan
- Operations Plan that includes:
- Security Plan
- Prevention of Diversion
- Storage of Marijuana
- Transportation of Marijuana
- Inventory Procedures
- Procedures for Quality Control and Testing of Product for potential contaminants
- Personnel Policies
- Recordkeeping Procedures
- Maintenance of Financial Records
- Diversity Plan
Install Operations Infrastructure
Now that you’ve submitted your craft marijuana cooperative applications, once your license(s) have been issued, it’s now time to start hiring people, buying equipment, and setting up your internal craft marijuana cooperative operation plans and procedures to ensure legal compliance and smooth operation.
Market Your Craft Marijuana Cooperative
Your craft marijuana cooperative will live or die based on how well you market it to the public. There are some major pitfalls and hurdles you’ll have to overcome to do this legally and effectively. Marijuana businesses no longer sell themselves, so you’ll need to ensure you’ve got a great Marijuana Marketing & Advertising Plan in place to ensure the businesses’ success.
Pay Taxes & Renew Licenses
Pay all applicable taxes and be sure to renew your license(s) annually.
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How To Start a Marijuana Microbusiness in Massachusetts
Setup Your Marijuana Business Corporate Structure
You need to form your cannabis company (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc) and register to do business in Massachusetts with the Secretary of State Office.
Find a Compliant Location
You’ll need to find a compliant business location that meets the state, county, and city zoning regulations. This is one of the few and biggest make-or-break items that will directly impact whether you will get licensed, so take your time and ensure you get this right the first time or prepare for massive headaches later on if your location falls through or isn’t compliant.
Create a Marijuana Business Plan
You are required to include in your application packet a summary of your business plan.
Microbusiness Licensing Application
You must first register your business in the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP) before you can start the 3-stage application process.
File Your Applications
Stage 1 – File an Application of Intent
You will be required to provide the following administrative and personnel details about your marijuana microbusiness:
- Proof that business is registered with the state
- List of all individuals and entities that will have control in the business
- Ownership percentage of each individual
- Disclosure of any of the named applicants past or present business interests in other jurisdictions
- Amount and sources of capital and/or investment
- Proof of having held a Community Outreach meeting
Stage 2 – Submit Background Checks
All individuals involved in the business such as managers; executives; persons having direct or indirect authority over the marijuana establishments will be required to submit background checks. There are four background authorization forms required:
- CORI Acknowledgement Form
- IVES Form 4506-T
- Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form
- Release Authorization Form
Stage 3 – Management & Operations profile
You will now need to provide further information and documentation about the marijuana microbusiness:
- Certificate of Good Standing
- A proposed timeline for opening your business
- Detailed business plan
- Operations Plan that includes:
- Security Plan
- Prevention of Diversion
- Storage of Marijuana
- Transportation of Marijuana
- Inventory Procedures
- Procedures for Quality Control and Testing of Product for potential contaminants
- Personnel Policies
- Recordkeeping Procedures
- Maintenance of Financial Records
- Diversity Plan
Install Operations Infrastructure
Now that you’ve submitted your marijuana microbusiness applications, once your license(s) have been issued, it’s now time to start hiring people, buying equipment, and setting up your internal microbusiness operation plans and procedures to ensure legal compliance and smooth operation.
Market Your Marijuana Microbusiness
Your marijuana microbusiness will live or die based on how well you market it to the public. There are some major pitfalls and hurdles you’ll have to overcome to do this legally and effectively. Marijuana businesses no longer sell themselves, so you’ll need to ensure you’ve got a great Marijuana Marketing & Advertising Plan in place to ensure the businesses’ success.
Pay Taxes & Renew Licenses
Pay all applicable taxes and be sure to renew your license(s) annually.
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How To Start a Marijuana Testing Laboratory in Massachusetts
Setup Your Marijuana Business Corporate Structure
You need to form your cannabis company (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc) and register to do business in Massachusetts with the Secretary of State Office.
Find a Compliant Location
You’ll need to find a compliant business location that meets the state, county, and city zoning regulations. This is one of the few and biggest make-or-break items that will directly impact whether you will get licensed, so take your time and ensure you get this right the first time or prepare for massive headaches later on if your location falls through or isn’t compliant.
Create a Marijuana Testing Laboratory Business Plan
You are required to include in your application packet a summary of your Testing Laboratory business plan.
Testing Laboratory Licensing Application
You must first register your business in the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP) before you can start the 3-stage application process.
File Your Applications
Stage 1 – File an Application of Intent
You will be required to provide the following administrative and personnel details about your marijuana microbusiness:
- Proof that business is registered with the state
- List of all individuals and entities that will have control in the business
- Ownership percentage of each individual
- Disclosure of any of the named applicants past or present business interests in other jurisdictions
- Amount and sources of capital and/or investment
- Proof of having held a Community Outreach meeting
Stage 2 – Submit Background Checks
All individuals involved in the business such as managers; executives; persons having direct or indirect authority over the marijuana establishments will be required to submit background checks. There are four background authorization forms required:
- CORI Acknowledgement Form
- IVES Form 4506-T
- Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form
- Release Authorization Form
Stage 3 – Management & Operations profile
You will now need to provide further information and documentation about the marijuana testing laboratory:
- Certificate of Good Standing
- A proposed timeline for opening your business
- Detailed business plan
- Operations Plan that includes:
- Security Plan
- Prevention of Diversion
- Storage of Marijuana
- Transportation of Marijuana
- Inventory Procedures
- Procedures for Quality Control and Testing of Product for potential contaminants
- Personnel Policies
- Recordkeeping Procedures
- Maintenance of Financial Records
- Diversity Plan
Install Operations Infrastructure
Now that you’ve submitted your marijuana testing laboratory applications, once your license(s) have been issued, it’s now time to start hiring people, buying equipment, and setting up your internal testing laboratory operation plans and procedures to ensure legal compliance and smooth operation.
Market Your Marijuana Testing Laboratory
Your marijuana testing laboratory will live or die based on how well you market it to the public. There are some major pitfalls and hurdles you’ll have to overcome to do this legally and effectively. Marijuana businesses no longer sell themselves, so you’ll need to ensure you’ve got a great Marijuana Marketing & Advertising Plan in place to ensure the businesses’ success.
Pay Taxes & Renew Licenses
Pay all applicable taxes and be sure to renew your license(s) annually.