An Act modernizing the commonwealth's cannabis laws

This bill creates the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to regulate the state's legal cannabis industry. The commission, composed of three governor-appointed commissioners with expertise in public health or cannabis regulation, will oversee licensing, enforcement, and policy implementation for cannabis businesses. Commissioners must be state residents, avoid political office, and follow strict ethical rules prohibiting conflicts of interest with licensed businesses. The commission will operate as a state agency with defined procedures for meetings, decision-making, and financial management.