An Act relative to the distribution of cannabis seeds
This bill amends Massachusetts laws to clarify that cannabis seeds are legal for distribution regardless of whether they can germinate. It directly affects the state's regulatory framework for cannabis by removing specific language that previously distinguished between viable and non-viable seeds. The key change involves updating two sections of the General Laws to explicitly state that the rules apply to all seeds, whether capable of germination or not. This adjustment ensures that the legal treatment of cannabis seeds remains consistent without creating exceptions based on their ability to grow.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 20, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Will Brownsberger
DDemocratic
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