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Cannabis Board Information, Members, and Meeting Materials

The Cannabis Board regulates licenses pursuant to the City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter VIII, and the Rules of the Board. The board consists of five commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of Boston. Each commissioner serves a two-year term.
 

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The Cannabis Board grants and regulates various types of cannabis licenses in Boston. The Board also holds hearing on violations and license applications. Our Board issues and regulates: 

  • retail marijuana establishments 
  • medical cannabis dispensaries
  • courier delivery services
  • delivery operators
  • product manufacturing
  • cultivation
  • testing laboratories
  • transporters, and
  • research facilities.

Cannabis Board hearings are typically held on the second and third Wednesdays of each month.

Commission Info

  • Department:
    Emerging Industries
  • Stipend:
    Yes
  • Total Seats:
    5
Resources:
Enabling legislation
Boards and commissions information

Current members

Member Appointed Expires Status
Lisa Holmes 3/4/2020 3/4/2022 Active
John Smith 3/4/2020 3/4/2022 Active
Darlene Lombos 3/4/2020 3/4/2022 Active
Kathleen Joyce 3/4/2020 3/4/2022 Active
Alejandra St. Guillen 7/13/2020 3/4/2022 Active

Presentations

Presentations
December 8, 2021
November 10, 2021 
September 15, 2021 
July 14, 2021
June 9, 2021 
 
    May 12, 2021
    April 26, 2021
    April 21, 2021
    March 16, 2021
    March 10, 2021
    February 10, 2021
    January 13, 2021

    Videos

    Videos

    Voting Agendas

    Voting Agendas
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