Massachusetts

Purchase and possession at state licensed retailers requires valid ID and is restricted to adults 21+. Outside your residence, carry no more than 1 ounce, while home storage allows up to 10 ounces. Cultivation is permitted for individuals 21+: grow up to 6 plants at home, or 12 in residences with multiple qualifying adults.

Cannabis must be transported in a sealed container and cannot be accessed during transit, and public use of cannabis is prohibited in any public place, including parks, sidewalks, and motor vehicles.

In Massachusetts, employer drug testing policies have significant flexibility as the state lacks specific regulations. This means private companies can conduct pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing with a written and consistently applied policy.

Remember, establishing robust documentation is a key risk mitigant for employers in states like Massachusetts.

It is always recommended to have standardized documentation and training procedures and regular employee evaluations to set clear performance expectations.

Although Massachusetts doesn't mandate specific procedures for drug-free workplace programs, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) offers helpful guidelines such as policy development, employee education, confidentiality, non-discrimination, and marijuana considerations.