Amended Marijuana Regulations

Legal Notice

Summary of Amended Regulation

The Bourne Board of Health adopted a regulation Restricting the Sale of Marijuana in April of 2017. This regulation established provisions for local oversight of marijuana-related businesses in the Town of Bourne including requirements for licenses & permits, fees, and inspections. On October 23, 2019, the Bourne Board of Health held a public hearing and voted to amend their existing Regulations to keep abreast of new regulations & clarify the local requirements. Information was added inclusive of the 12/23/18 Cannabis Control Commission Regulations for the Medical Use of Marijuana (935CMR501.00) and Colocated Adult-Use & Medical-Use Marijuana Operations (935CMR502.00). The December 2017 MassDPH regulations (105CMR735.00) applicable to registered marijuana dispensaries are no longer in effect. Definitions in §C were updated to be consistent with the state language, Agent Permits will no longer be required, and separate application fees were added. 

Effective date 10/25/2019