Massachusetts Greenlights Marijuana Transport to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

New regulation addresses cannabis shortages by permitting state-controlled waterway shipments for the first time.

Cannabis regulators issued an order allowing marijuana transport to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
The change comes as local dispensaries faced imminent closures due to supply shortages.
Island dispensaries had previously been required to grow their own cannabis or source it locally.
The new rule mandates that shipments stay within state territorial waters to avoid federal law conflicts.
The decision aims to maintain patient access and combat the illicit market.