An Act for cannabis market modernization

SD 2198 modernizes Massachusetts' cannabis market regulations by creating new definitions for business control (including "direct" and "indirect" control), limiting how many retail licenses one entity can own (max 9 retailers, 3 medical centers, etc.), and allowing more advertising options like email campaigns. It requires licensees to provide tax compliance certificates for renewals, establishes an agent registration system for staff, and pauses new retail licenses for 180 days unless applicants are in the social equity program. The bill directly affects cannabis businesses, their owners, and employees by changing licensing rules, ownership limits, and operational requirements. Key provisions include updated definitions, tax compliance for renewals, and temporary restrictions on new licenses.