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Massachusetts Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Repeal Advances to November Ballot

Margaret Jackson
MJBizDaily
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A ballot measure to repeal Massachusetts' adult-use cannabis market is advancing to the November election, threatening the state's $1.65 billion legal cannabis industry. This development comes as ongoing debates about cannabis legalization continue across the United States. The repeal question could significantly impact patient access to medical cannabis and the broader cannabis regulatory framework in Massachusetts. Voters will decide whether to maintain or eliminate the state's legal adult-use cannabis sales program. This ballot initiative reflects broader national tensions between cannabis legalization advocates and those seeking stricter controls.

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