Boston Cannabis Board
The Boston Cannabis Board ("BCB") will strengthen the City's focus on equity in the cannabis industry.
In November 2019, the Mayor's Office signed an Ordinance Establishing Equitable Regulation of the Cannabis Industry in the City of Boston. This ordinance was the result of a collaboration from many stakeholders. The ordinance ensures Boston is a model for how to create a system that fosters racial equity and inclusion in the new cannabis industry. Our goal is to bring the benefit of this industry to all Boston communities.
As part of the ordinance, the Boston Cannabis Board was established. This independent board is charged with reviewing all applicants for a cannabis license.
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In 2016, Massachusetts residents voted to legalize the recreational use of cannabis for people 21 and older.
Cannabis Business
Learn about the process involved in setting up a business in the City of Boston.
We have a step-by-step guide to help you understand the application process.
Cannabis Licensing Process Flow
Establishing equitable regulation of the cannabis industry. Both the original and amendment to the ordinance can be found...
Determine if you are eligible and meet the criteria for the Boston Equity Program.
Read the Cannabis rules and regulation adopted on July 22, 2020.
Hearing Information
Cannabis Board hearings are typically held during the second and third week of the month at 1 p.m. You may contact the Board to verify the upcoming hearing dates at Cannabisboard@boston.gov.
- Transactional (application) hearings: Wednesdays
- Voting hearings: Following Wednesday after the transactional hearing
Documents and Forms
- Draft rules and regulations with public comments for July 8, 2020 hearing
- Adopted rules and regulations on July 22, 2020 (updated July 21, 2021)
- Scoring sheet for new cannabis applicants
- Notice of Public Comment Period regarding the draft amendment to Section 2.00 of rules and regulations
Application Form
Amendment Forms
- Application for Change (s) to License
- Application for Change in Ownership Interest
- Application One Day Amendment
Hearing related forms
Cannabis Board Information
The Cannabis Board grants and regulates various types of cannabis licenses in Boston.
Cannabis Board informationCannabis Board Hearing Dates
- April 9, 2025 (Transactional)
- April 16, 2025 (Voting)
- May 14, 2025 (Transactional)
- May 28, 2025 (Voting)
- June 11, 2025 (Transactional)
- June 18, 2025 (Voting)
- July 16, 2025 (Transactional)
- July 23, 2025 (Voting)
- August 13, 2025 (Transactional)
- August 20, 2025 (Voting)
- September 17, 2025 (Transactional)
- September 24, 2025 (Voting)
- October 8, 2025 (Transactional)
- October 15, 2025 (Voting)
- November 5, 2025 (Transactional)
- November 12, 2025 (Voting)
- December 10, 2025 (Transactional)
- December 17, 2025 (Voting)
Host Community Agreements
Host Community Agreements- 684 Center Street, JP, LLC
- 1220 Washington Street, Inc.
- Apothca, Inc. (d/b/a Massachusetts Patient Foundation)
- Ascend Mass, LLC.
- Beacon Compassion, Inc
- Bean Collective, LLC
- Berkshire Roots, Inc.
- Cannabis Healing, LLC
- CastleLeaf, LLC
- Charlestown Cannabis, LLC
- Cloudfarming, LLC
- CNA Stores, Inc.
- Community Growth Partners Boston, LLC
- Core Empowerment, LLC
- Cypress Tree Management Fenway, Inc.
- East Boston Bloom, LLC.
- East Boston Local Roots LLC
- Ember Gardens, LLC
- Erba C3 Dorchester, LLC
- EVG Farms Group, LLC.
- Fairway Botanicals, LLC
- Green Flash Delivery, LLC
- Green Line Boston, Inc.
- Herbal Power, LLC
- High Street Cannabis Group, LLC
- Holland Brands, SB LLC
- HVV Massachusetts, Inc. (East Boston)
- HVV Massachusetts, Inc. (1955 Brighton)
- I & I Rose Garden, LLC
- Injaga Delivery, LLC
- JTJD, LLC
- KG Collective, LLC
- Liberty Passion, Inc.
- LowKey, LLC.
- Lowkey 2, LLC
- Lowkey Cultivation, LLC
- Mass. Citizens for Social Equity, LLC. (Roslindale)
- Mass. Citizens for Social Equity, LLC. (Roxbury)
- Mass Greenwoods, LLC
- Mayflower Medicinals, Inc
- MJ2Home,LLC
- New Dia Fenway, LLC.
- New England Cannabis Corp.
- NS AJO Holdings, Inc.
- OPCO Allston, LLC
- Pure Oasis, LLC (Brighton)
- Pure Oasis, LLC (Dorchester)
- Pure Oasis, LLC (Dorchester Delivery)
- Pure Oasis, LLC (Downtown)
- R2 Resilient Remedies, LLC
- Raices on the Hill, LLC
- Rasta Rootz LLC
- Rooted In, LLC (331 Newbury Street, Boston)
- Rooted In Sankofa, LLC
- SAWF Estate LLC
- Silver Therapeutics, Inc.
- Sira Naturals, Inc.
- Stone's Throw Cannabis, LLC
- Suite 420 Wellness, LLC
- Surf's Up Cannabis Venture LLC
- Team Green, LLC
- The Cannabis Station, LLC
- The Copley Connection, Inc.
- The Heritage Club, LLC
- The Heritage Club, LLC (Courier)
- 617 Therapeutic Health Care Inc.
- Underground Legacy Social Club, LLC
- Union Twist, Inc.
- Verdant Reparative, Inc
- Vinyl Roots, Inc.
- XHale New England New England, LLC
- Zèb Boutique LLC
- Zip Run Inc.
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