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Martha’s Vineyard Weed Dispensary To Reopen As State Regulators Allow Maritime Shipments Following Legal Settlement

This groundbreaking decision resolves a lawsuit filed by Vicente LLP

Addressing the pressing cannabis crisis at Martha’s Vineyard, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) issued an administrative order permitting the first-ever maritime transport of state-legal cannabis. This groundbreaking decision resolves a lawsuit filed by Vicente LLP, representing island dispensaries, enabling them to overcome severe supply shortages that threatened their operation and marking a significant victory for cannabis users and state sovereignty.

Lawsuit Resolves Cannabis Transport Restrictions

Massachusetts’ stringent regulations prohibited the transportation of cannabis products across state territorial waters, a policy that isolated island dispensaries, forcing them to depend solely on local cultivation. This posed substantial challenges, particularly for Martha’s Vineyard, where local cultivator Fine Fettle is set to close due to economic strains, exacerbating the supply shortage amid rising tourist demand.

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